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Barcelona Holds Camp Nou Public Training, Targets Nov. 22 Match Return

Initial matches would operate with reduced capacity because major works on the upper tier and roof are still unfinished.

Overview

  • A crowd of 21,795 attended the open training, Barcelona’s first session at Camp Nou since renovation work began over two years ago.
  • Construction manager Joan Sentelles said the club is aiming to host Athletic Bilbao on November 22, framing it as a target date for competitive play to resume.
  • Camp Nou remains an active construction site with the upper tier and the planned roof not yet completed.
  • The club projects a phased reopening with around 62,000 seats available before year-end and a final capacity of about 105,000 once the project is finished.
  • Barcelona have been playing home matches at Montjuïc during the delays, which have driven significant matchday revenue losses on a project estimated at roughly €1.5 billion.