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Will Barcelona find a Champions League solution before Camp Nou reopens?

21. December 2024
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Barcelona continues to face challenges regarding their Champions League knockout stage matches as renovations at the iconic Camp Nou remain behind schedule.

While the team has been hosting games at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc, reports suggest that no alternative venue for the European matches has been finalized, leaving fans and management in limbo.

Despite earlier speculation about exploring other stadiums for their Champions League ties, the club has officially denied such claims. However, dissatisfaction among fans with the current arrangement is evident. The Olympic Stadium, once seen as a temporary novelty, has lost its charm, as reflected in declining ticket sales this season.

The situation has been widely discussed in Spain, with frustration mounting over the delays. Originally slated for completion earlier, the renovated Camp Nou is now expected to reopen in 2025. Until then, Barcelona must rely on the Olympic Stadium for all home matches, despite its growing unpopularity among supporters.

Barcelona’s match against Atletico Madrid tonight will again take place at the Olympic Stadium. However, the uncertainty surrounding their Champions League venue raises questions about whether the club can find a solution that satisfies both UEFA requirements and fan expectations.

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