Barcelona must delay their return to the long-lasting Nou Camp stadium attributable to a little-known UEFA regulation.
The Spanish giants have been taking part in on the Estadio Olimpico for the previous 18 months whereas a £1.25 billion renovation challenge is carried out on their house floor.
The challenge goals to extend the stadium’s capability from 99,000 to 104,000 and add a roof, luxurious bars, and new escalators.
Barcelona had hoped to maneuver again to the Nou Camp earlier than the tip of 2024. Nevertheless, UEFA guidelines prohibit golf equipment from altering stadiums throughout the preliminary section of the Champions League.
This implies Barcelona would have needed to cut up house video games between the Nou Camp and Estadio Olimpico, which was deemed logistically tough and expensive.
Because of this, Barcelona have now confirmed they won’t return to the Nou Camp till not less than mid-February 2025. This delay will affect a number of La Liga matches, together with video games towards Valencia, Alaves, and Atalanta within the Champions League, which can now happen on the Estadio Olimpico.
Barcelona have promised to low cost the worth of season ticket passes to account for the matches moved from the Nou Camp.
The membership presently sits prime of the La Liga desk and is well-positioned to qualify for the Champions League knockout levels.
The Nou Camp renovations are anticipated to generate an extra £25 million in annual income for Barcelona as soon as accomplished.
