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Barcelona postpone return to Camp Nou not less than till mid-February

Barcelona postpone return to Camp Nou not less than till mid-February

Following a lot hypothesis over the potential return date of the revamped Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona have lastly confirmed the delay.

In a letter despatched to followers holding season tickets on the Blaugrana stadium, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have knowledgeable that the membership gained’t be returning to Camp Nou not less than till mid-February.

Why the delay?

Season ticket holders obtained an e-mail explaining that logistical challenges and UEFA rules, which prohibit stadium adjustments throughout the preliminary Champions League section, necessitate the continued use of Montjuic Stadium.

This choice goals to keep away from the complexity and additional prices of working two large-capacity venues concurrently.

As such, the membership confirmed the video games in opposition to Valencia (January 26), Atalanta (January 29) and Alaves (February 2).

Barcelona more likely to return to Camp Nou for UCL knockout encounters (Picture by PAU BARRENA/AFP through Getty Photographs)

Barcelona to play in opposition to Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou

The primary match at Spotify Camp Nou is tentatively deliberate for Rayo Vallecano throughout the weekend of 16 February. Nevertheless, this stays unconfirmed within the membership’s communication.

To account for the prolonged keep at Montjuïc, Barça will alter cross costs. Matches in opposition to Valencia and Alaves might be discounted from the Spotify Camp Nou cross, whereas the Atalanta recreation was already included within the Montjuic cross for the primary half of the season.

If Barcelona hosts a Champions League play-off for the spherical of 16 in February, will probably be a part of the Spotify Camp Nou cross.

The membership reiterated that any worth changes would align with the unique phrases of the cross reservation course of.

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