As: Barcelona vs. Valen are still undecided, Camp Nou partially opens or chooses Cruyff Stadium
Ass reported that Barcelona's first home match against Valencia, the venue has not yet been determined.
After three away games, Barcelona will face Valencia at home at 9pm this Sunday. However, it is not clear at which venue the game will be held. It is expected that there will be a final decision today or tomorrow.
Two previously known options are: the partially open Spotify Camp Nou, which houses 27,000 spectators, or the John Cruiff Stadium. This decision can no longer be delayed.
As of now, Spotify Camp Nou Stadium remains one of the alternatives, although Barcelona has not yet obtained permission from the city government, which has not issued a partial use permit, which is a key document for reopening. The main reason for the failure to obtain the license is that the club has not submitted a certificate of completion of the project signed by all necessary parties.
Therefore, in this case, the John Cruyff Stadium will appear to be the preferred venue for the match against Valencia. But before getting approval from La Liga, Barcelona must complete a series of adjustments, including the installation of La Liga VAR systems and fiber connections to ensure it works properly and avoid problems like in Vallecas.
From an organizational perspective, Barcelona executives are ready for the game whether it is at the Spotify Camp Nou or the John Cruif Stadium. It is obvious, however, that the organizational work is different, as scheduling a game of 27,000 spectators at a site under construction is different from playing at a venue that only holds 6,000 spectators.
As for opponent Valencia, they have not received any official notice of the match location, but they believe the most "normal" situation is to play the game at the John Cruyff Stadium.
Once a decision is made, Barcelona will inform all members and supporters. The club hopes that the match against Getafe will be held smoothly at the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium on October 21, but everything is still unsure. It all depends on the progress of the project.