FC Barcelona have confirmed that the team will step back onto the Camp Nou pitch on 22 November when they face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.
The match will mark Barcelona’s first competitive outing at their iconic home in two and a half years, bringing an end to a long stay away during the massive renovation project.
Work on the stadium began in 2022 with the goal of turning the historic ground into a modern football hub. The upgrades include an increase in capacity, a new playing surface, stronger internal structures and a range of improvements designed to make matchdays smoother and more enjoyable for supporters.
Barcelona last played at the ground on 29 May 2023, when they defeated Mallorca 3-0. That game now stands as a symbolic farewell before the builders moved in and the club shifted to temporary venues.
As Barcelona prepare to reopen their doors, another major storyline is gathering pace in France, where PSG manager Luis Enrique has taken a strong interest in Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez. Swiss Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Enrique “holds Alvarez in high regard” and that a potential transfer is being explored. Atlético, however, are standing firm on a €120 million price tag.
Several reports in France indicate that Álvarez fits neatly into Enrique’s tactical plans and could be pushed to the top of PSG’s winter wishlist. The forward is said to be eager to work under Enrique if the clubs can reach an agreement.
Although Álvarez has attracted attention from English Premier League sides and Barcelona, he reportedly has no plans to return to England, believing he has already reached his ceiling there. He is willing to consider Paris as his next destination, though the fee remains the biggest obstacle
