This season, Barcelona is playing its matches at Montjuïc due to the reconstruction of Camp Nou, but it seems that they won’t remain there, at least for the Champions League. According to Marca, the reason lies in pre-scheduled events by the Barcelona City Council at the former Espanyol stadium during the knockout rounds of the premier competition. The club must inform UEFA of its home stadium before the Round of 16 draw, scheduled for January 31, and it likely won’t be Camp Nou, as there are no guarantees that the renovations will be completed by then. If Barcelona qualifies directly for the Round of 16, the deadline to confirm their home venue would be February 21, a more favorable option. Meanwhile, the club’s leadership is exploring alternatives.Mythical Camp Nou and Kasarani have one crucial thing in common at this momentThe least likely option is for Hansi Flick’s team to host matches in Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano stadium. This solution would be the least appealing to fans. A more feasible option is Mestalla in Valencia, which has the advantage of being geographically closer to Barcelona—almost twice as close compared to Madrid. Other Catalonia-based stadiums, such as those of Girona, Lleida, and Gimnàstic de Tarragona, are also being considered. However, these venues are too small and don’t meet UEFA’s requirements for hosting international matches. Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium has emerged as a leading candidate, meeting all UEFA standards and boasting a solid capacity of 40,000 spectators. Still, due to the rivalry between the two clubs, some within Barcelona reportedly oppose this idea. Barcelona representatives are currently negotiating with city officials, but the chances of continuing to play at Montjuïc appear minimal.##NAJAVA_MECA_8586614##
