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Camp Nou Welcomes Champions League Return Under Strict Ticket Controls

Barcelona introduces digital-only, non-transferable access to avert a repeat of Frankfurt’s 2022 takeover.

Overview

  • Barcelona hosts Eintracht Frankfurt in the first international match at the partially reopened Camp Nou after more than two years of renovation.
  • For this fixture, home-sector tickets are non-transferable and accessible only via the members app, with possible ID and facial checks at entry.
  • The measures are a direct response to April 2022, when an estimated 25,000–30,000 Frankfurt supporters filled large areas of the stadium.
  • Capacity is currently about 45,000 with the third tier and roof still under construction, with a targeted rise to roughly 60,000–62,000 by year-end and a long-term goal near 105,000.
  • Ticket prices start at €59 for the Frankfurt match after a €199 minimum at the domestic reopening, as the club targets substantial matchday revenue reported at €350–400 million.