Barcelona may be again at Camp Nou before followers anticipated. After greater than a 12 months away from their well-known house, the membership is concentrating on a return after the September worldwide break, although nothing is totally sure simply but.
There’s speak concerning the Joan Gamper Trophy being performed there for the primary time since renovations started final August. If it occurs, it’ll be greater than only a pleasant. The sport will function a stay take a look at to test if the stadium is prepared for top-flight matches once more La Liga, Champions League, and all.
Softfootball understands that the plan proper now could be to play in opposition to Como, an Italian membership. Initially, the thought was to welcome round 60,000 followers, however that quantity will doubtless drop.
Building delays have compelled the membership to rethink, and experiences counsel that solely 25,000 to 35,000 supporters shall be allowed in.
The ends of the stadium behind the targets will keep closed for now. Additionally, Softfootball earlier reported that Barcelona can also be planning to pay tribute to Lionel Messi within the membership’s grand opening.
Mundo Deportivo cliamed that Barcelona has secured the primary of two key permits to carry the Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou. The one they’ve is for building and occasion exercise. The second allow, known as the “first entrance” licence, shall be issued solely when the ultimate bits of building are accomplished and security checks are handed.
A take a look at occasion, with out followers, is being deliberate for July 28. It’s a behind-closed-doors run-through, simply to ensure all the things works. If that goes effectively, then it’s all programs go.
However don’t count on a league match there instantly. The primary official recreation at Camp Nou most likely received’t be till the fourth spherical of the La Liga season. That strains up with a house match in opposition to Valencia, which is scheduled round September 13 or 14.
Nonetheless, indicators are optimistic. Sources confirmed to SoftFootball {that a} UEFA delegation has already visited; they’re assured the stadium shall be prepared in time for the Champions League group stage. La Liga has reportedly given its approval too.
So if all goes to plan, Barcelona’s lengthy journey away from Camp Nou will lastly finish in September. The followers and possibly Messi shall be watching.
