Overview
- Attendance was capped at 45,157 for the reopening as construction continues, with the club aiming to lift permitted numbers to over 60,000 in the new year and ultimately reach 105,000.
- Robert Lewandowski struck the first goal at the refurbished ground, Ferran Torres added a brace, and Fermín López scored as Barça moved provisionally top of LaLiga on goal difference.
- Head coach Hansi Flick called it a “perfect day,” highlighting the four goals, three points and a clean sheet on the club’s first game back at the stadium since May 2023.
- Raphinha made his comeback from a two-month injury layoff as a substitute, and goalkeeper Joan García recorded Barcelona’s first clean sheet since September.
- Hansi Flick said Alejandro Balde was fine after a first-half head knock and praised Eric García for a strong display in midfield after training in the role during the week.