BARCELONA’S highly-anticipated return to the Nou Camp has been delayed AGAIN. Barca left their famous stadium in 2023 and have since been playing at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.

Barcelona have confirmed the news that had been widely reported this week: the Blaugrana will not be hosting the Joan Gamper trophy at Camp Nou. Their heavily delayed construction of the stadium is

La Liga champion FC Barcelona said on Friday that the Joan Gamper Trophy match on August 10 has been suspended due to construction delays at the revamped Spotify Camp Nou stadium.

The 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.

The countdown to returning to the Spotify Camp Nou continues to progress steadily.  Following a visit by UEFA inspectors on June 17, who verified the positive

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.