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Barcelona reach unusual agreement with La Liga to guarantee Hansi Flick’s men start next season with three consecutive away matches

<p>According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/spotify-camp-nou-sigue-ganando-118281547" target="_blank"><em>Sport</em></a>, the Catalan side reached an agreement with La Liga to play at least the first three matches of the 2025-26 season away from home. This unusual arrangement gives the club additional time to complete final renovations and safety checks at the new Spotify Camp Nou.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The plan includes skipping any home matches until mid-September, with the Joan Gamper Trophy in early August serving as a limited-capacity test run for the stadium following a massive renovation. The friendly match will host around 25,000 fans, helping the club evaluate stadium operations before official competition begins. After two seasons playing at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in Montjuic, Barcelona are preparing to return home, but not before ensuring the stadium is fully functional and safe. Much of the temporary infrastructure at Montjuic has already been dismantled, and events like concerts are booked at the venue, making a return there unlikely.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Spanish champions' return to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/barcelona-return-spotify-camp-nou-pushed-back-delays-stadium-reopening-moved/bltad27e662fe8f4d5a#csf64cc2c62c38e432" target="_blank">Camp Nou could be after the first international break in early September</a>. If UEFA agrees, Barca could even start their Champions League campaign away from home, pushing their first European game at Camp Nou to late September or October.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The Blaugrana fans can expect to see the team back at Spotify Camp Nou no earlier than mid-September. The fixture list for the new season will reflect this agreement, and any changes in the Champions League calendar will depend on UEFA approval.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona reach unusual agreement with La Liga to guarantee Hansi Flick’s men start next season with three consecutive away matches | Goal.com

Barcelona and La Liga have struck a rare deal that will see Hansi Flick’s team begin the 2025-26 season with at least three away games.