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Barcelona Returns to Spotify Camp Nou With 4-0 Win as Lewandowski Nets First Goal of New Era

The venue reopened at limited capacity during ongoing renovation.

Overview

  • Barcelona played its first official home match at the partially reopened Camp Nou after roughly 900 days away, with 45,157 in attendance.
  • Robert Lewandowski wore the captain's armband and scored the opener, the first official goal at the renovated stadium, in a 4-0 victory over Athletic Club.
  • Large sections of the ground remain under construction, leaving capacity around 45,000 as the club seeks permission to open more seats as work advances.
  • Supporters chanted Lionel Messi's name in the 10th minute, and Álex Sancet was sent off after a VAR review for a foul on Fermín López.
  • UEFA authorized Barcelona to host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Camp Nou on December 9 in the Champions League league phase.