FC Barcelona
September 2025
Barcelona’s plan to reopen Spotify Camp Nou at reduced capacity against Real Sociedad has been blocked by the City Council over safety concerns. Renovations remain incomplete, with deficiencies in evacuation routes, signage, and accessibility preventing licensing approval. Joan Laporta and Elena Fort expected clearance, but Deputy Mayor Laia Bonet stressed fan safety must come first. Officials say the issues can be resolved quickly, but Barca must continue hosting fixtures away from their iconic home for now.