đź”— Share this article FC Barcelona Ready for First Fixture at Partially Completed Camp Nou on Saturday Barça revealed their first game will take place at the partially upgraded Camp Nou on Saturday. They will welcome Athletic Bilbao in La Liga 30 months since relocating for construction to commence. “Returning home was our dream. Finally, it’s happening. We are back at Spotify Camp Nou.” The stadium will not be at full capacity though over 45,000 attendees are permitted inside as per the current authorization. After final construction, the stadium’s capacity will reach close to 105,000 fans, increasing from the former 99,000. Barça announced completed upgrades featured an updated entryway for the team plus modern locker rooms. Preparatory Events Barcelona held an open training session inside the stadium in early November. Officials stated they were hoping for permission by UEFA to host the next European match facing Eintracht on 9 December at the stadium. Their recent games have been held at Estadio OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys.