PODCAST: Barça's new era begins – The Camp Nou return

Could the rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou be the saving of FC Barcelona?

FC Barcelona players train at the still under construction Spotify Camp Nou during an open training session on November 7, 2025
FC Barcelona players train at the still under construction Spotify Camp Nou during an open training session on November 7, 2025 / Gerard Escaich Folch
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Catalan News | @catalannews | Barcelona

December 20, 2025 06:19 AM

FC Barcelona are back home. After several false starts, Barça are once again playing their home fixtures at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou. After two and a half years away, fans are excited – and local businesses relieved – but the revamped stadium remains a work in progress.

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The return to the Camp Nou marks the beginning of a new era for FC Barcelona. After a decade of financial woes, could it also prove to be the saving of the club? 

Oriol Escudé and Cillian Shields join Lorcan Doherty to discuss why the overhaul was needed, the controversies surrounding the construction, and the matchday atmosphere at the newly redeveloped stadium.

We’ll hear from culers on the thrill of being back, local business owners on the boost to their trade, and a residents' group on concerns about disruption in the neighbourhood.

Get in touch with the podcast team: fillingthesink@acn.cat

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