🔗 Share this article Barça Set to Play First Match at Partially Completed Camp Nou on Saturday The club confirmed their first game will take place at the renovated but unfinished Camp Nou over the weekend. Athletic Bilbao will visit the Basque side in the Spanish league over two years following their departure for construction to commence. “We’ve dreamed about the return. Now, it’s here. We’re back home. Back at Spotify Camp Nou.” The stadium will not be at full capacity though over 45,000 attendees are permitted inside based on approved permits. After final construction, it will accommodate close to 105,000 fans, increasing from the former 99,000. Officials confirmed recent additions comprise an updated entryway for the team and new dressing rooms. Recent Activities Barça organized a public practice at the Camp Nou on 7 November. The club said they are seeking authorization by UEFA for their upcoming Champions League fixture facing Eintracht in December at the stadium. Previous fixtures took place at Estadio Olímpic Lluís Companys.