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 no less than till mid-February.
Why the delay?
Season ticket holders obtained an e mail explaining that logistical challenges and UEFA laws, which prohibit stadium modifications throughout the preliminary Champions League section, necessitate the continued use of Montjuic Stadium.
This determination goals to keep away from the complexity and further prices of working two large-capacity venues concurrently.
As such, the membership confirmed the video games towards Valencia (January 26), Atalanta (January 29) and Alaves (February 2).
Barcelona to play towards 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 modify cross costs. Matches towards Valencia and Alaves will probably be discounted from the Spotify Camp Nou cross, whereas the Atalanta sport 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, it is going to 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.