Spanish club Barcelona announced that a return to their infamous Camp Nou stadium will be postponed until mid-February 2025 as renovation and expansion work continues, Afrosport reports.
The La Liga leaders have been playing their home games at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium since the end of the 2022/23 season.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Barcelona confirmed that their home La Liga matches against Valencia (January 26) and Alaves (February 2) will take place at Montjuic.
The club cited UEFA rules, which prohibit changing venues during the Champions League group stage, as well as logistical challenges and additional costs associated with maintaining two operational grounds simultaneously.
Camp Nou could host Barcelona’s next home fixture against Rayo Vallecano on February 16, but the timeline remains dependent on construction progress.
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The Catalan giants are currently atop the La Liga standings with 33 points from their opening 13 matches and will be in action on Saturday against Celta Vigo at the Balaidos.
