Barcelona played the entire 2023-24 season at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Montjuic, about 4km from the Camp Nou, a ground that has around 40,000 fewer seats than the old Camp Nou.

Barcelona have been playing games away from the iconic stadium since 2023 because of the major renovation project that remains ongoing. Full completion is still a way off, but the club wanted to re-open with a reduced capacity this season, after two years at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Barcelona are still planning to make their long-awaited return to the Spotify Camp Nou next month, although there is growing pessimism about their chances of being able to face Valencia at their home