Overview

• City inspections flagged security deficiencies in the Tribuna and South Goal stands, delaying the end‑of‑construction certificate required for an opening licence.
• Barcelona postponed a meeting with the City Council and still aim to host Valencia on September 14, a match that could be played without fans due to permitting delays and a concert blocking Montjuïc that weekend.
• UEFA rejected the club’s bid to begin the Champions League away, meaning Barcelona must confirm their home venue by August 28 and cannot switch it after the draw.
• The club has signed an agreement with Barcelona de Serveis Municipals to use Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys as a fallback until the end of February, though the Valencia fixture is not included.
• With the first three LaLiga matches already scheduled away, contingency options beyond Montjuïc include RCDE Stadium or the 6,000‑seat Estadi Johan Cruyff, each with significant limitations.