Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou has been delayed yet again, with the Catalans playing their next home match against Real Sociedad at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Montjuïc instead.
The $1.5 billion refurbishment to Barcelona’s iconic home started in June 2023 and their comeback has been postponed on several occasions already.
The Joan Gamper Trophy match with Como during pre-season had been penciled in for Barça’s return, but that deadline was missed, and Hansi Flick’s side have also been forced to play their opening two La Liga home games at the Estadi Johan Cruyff—the venue usually used by the club’s women’s team and reserves.
There were hopes that Barça’s Camp Nou homecoming would be against Real Sociedad in La Liga this Sunday, but the city council have now confirmed that the fixture will be played at Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys—the 55,000-seater arena at which Barcelona have played in recent seasons.
