PSG's clash with Barcelona in the Champions League will occur at a fresh location due to setbacks in the Camp Nou's modernization project.
Barcelona's Ongoing Nomadic Journey: The Unfinished Camp Nou Saga
Barcelona fans have been eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the new Camp Nou, a €1.5bn project, since its inception. However, the dream of watching the team play in the shiny new stadium with the Joan Gamper Trophy in August has been deferred multiple times, leaving supporters disappointed.
The original plan was to reveal the new Camp Nou in August, but construction delays have pushed back the unveiling. As September approaches, the La Liga curtain-raiser against Valencia on the 14th is fast approaching, and the stadium remains under construction.
Patience among the faithful is wearing thin as October looms, and the Camp Nou is still a construction site. The club's management has made the decision to play their Champions League home games at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys as a temporary solution, starting from the 2023/24 season.
The Olímpic Lluís Companys, with a capacity of 55,000, has already become Barça's 'home depot' away from home.' The stadium has hosted several matches, including the La Liga fixture between Barca and Valencia, which ended in a 6-0 win. However, the victory was overshadowed by the empty backdrop, a stark reminder of the team's nomadic journey.
The Champions League rules require clubs to play all their home matches in the same venue, and any mid-season switch would only be allowed between the group phase and the knockouts in February 2026. Until then, Barcelona must continue their nomadic existence.
The relocation of the La Liga fixture between Barca and Valencia to the Johan Cruyff Stadium underscores the team's current predicament. The dream of a new Camp Nou may still be a promise, but for now, the club and its fans are left waiting.
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