Barcelona Stage Open Training at Renovated Spotify Camp Nou
City approval is targeted for a November 22 match against Athletic Club.
Overview
- Around 22,000 fans attended the morning session, marking the team’s first event at the stadium in nearly 900 days.
- Club officials framed the session as an operational test, with director Joan Sentelles saying it went better than expected with only minor issues reported.
- Barcelona are aiming to host Athletic Club on November 22, a plan that depends on final authorization from the City Council under the next occupancy phase.
- Players highlighted the moment’s significance, with Ronald Araujo calling the return emotional and Marc Casadó expressing hope for a first official appearance there.
- Summer signing Marcus Rashford described playing at Camp Nou as a special experience and praised the venue as one of his favorites.