Barcelona won’t make Spotify Camp Nou return
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SB Nation on MSNUEFA doubts Barca can play UCL group stage at Camp NouThe reports states: “UEFA doubts that Barça can play the first phase of the Champions League at the Camp Nou.” It hasn’t been ruled out yet but another visit to the stadium is planned in a month’s time before a decision is made.
Barcelona defender Gerard Martin has said that he is not interested in leaving Camp Nou this summer. The 23-year-old was a regular for Barcelona during the 2024-25 campaign, featuring on 42 occasions in all competitions, scoring one goal and registering six assists in the process.
Barcelona may miss its August return to Camp Nou, with the Joan Gamper Trophy and early fixtures at risk due to construction delays and safety checks.
La Liga champions Barcelona are set to cancel their planned return to the Spotify Camp Nou for their Joan Gamper Trophy clash against Como next month. The Blaugrana have not played in the iconic stadium since March 2023,
For months, Barcelona's board, led by vice president Elena Fort, has hinted at the idea of bringing Messi back to the stadium where he became a legend. The goal is to organize a special match to honor him during the full reopening of the new Camp Nou. However, there is still no confirmed date or direct contact with the player's camp.
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Barcelona are planning to bring club legend Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou back for a tribute during the renovated stadium's grand reopening in the summer of 2026. Messi, who graduated from La Masia Academy and went on to become one of Barcelona's all-time greats,