Overview

• La Liga granted an exception for Barcelona to host Valencia at Estadi Johan Cruyff, whose 6,000 capacity falls below the competition’s 15,000-seat minimum.
• Club officials say there is no timetable for the occupancy permits to reopen Spotify Camp Nou, with local reports suggesting a possible October return that remains uncertain.
• UEFA has requested clarity on venues for upcoming Champions League fixtures, including Paris Saint-Germain’s October 1 visit to Catalonia.
• The Johan Cruyff ground was upgraded this week with VAR and goal-line technology installations to meet top-flight match requirements.
• Hansi Flick will be without Frenkie de Jong, Alejandro Balde, Gavi and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen due to injuries, while local reporting describes rising internal tensions over the delays.