Barcelona have completed the first phase of work on the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, where the club will play home games next season while Camp Nou is being redeveloped.
Barcelona are moving to the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium next season on a temporary basis while Camp Nou is being redeveloped.
Barcelona's home for next season taking shape
The Lluis Stadium is being worked on ahead of the 2023/24 campaign to make it properly functional for Barcelona’s needs and to comply with La Liga requirements.
The stadium was formerly home to Espanyol until 2009 but has not been used since.
Barcelona have carried out work on the pitch, altering the dimensions and changing the drainage, irrigation, and water treatment systems.
Elsewhere, the dressing rooms and press and hospitality areas have also been subject to general conditioning.
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Other work still to be completed includes installing turnstiles and a telecommunications network, as well as adapting floodlights.
The final phase of the project will include the installation of VAR and offside cameras, assembling benches and goals, and putting the finishing touches on the playing surface.
Barcelona’s renovation of Camp Nou is part of the wider Espai Barca project.
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