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Barcelona Secures Montjuïc Contingency as Camp Nou Reopening Hits Safety Snag

UEFA’s venue deadline next week leaves European home matches in doubt due to the missing completion certificate.

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Overview

  • City Council inspections flagged security deficiencies in the Tribune and South Goal areas, and Barcelona has yet to submit the end‑of‑construction certificate required for an occupancy licence.
  • UEFA officials inspected Camp Nou on Thursday, and the club must designate a single stadium for the Champions League league phase by August 28 after its request to flip the first fixture away was rejected.
  • Barcelona has signed an agreement with Barcelona de Serveis Municipals to use the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys through February 2026 as a fallback, covering European dates.
  • The Montjuïc agreement does not cover the Valencia weekend due to a concert, leaving the September 14 LaLiga home opener subject to alternative arrangements.
  • Contingencies reported for the Valencia match include playing behind closed doors at Camp Nou or moving to a smaller local venue such as Montilivi, while early Champions League home games would likely shift to Montjuïc if licensing is not secured in time.