Camp Nou Overhaul Leaves Barcelona Without Home Advantage

Barcelona will be without the home advantage of their 99,000-seat Camp Nou stadium this season as it undergoes renovations, forcing the team to play at the smaller Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. With a reduced capacity of 49,000, the atmosphere will be quieter and less intimidating for rivals, while also resulting in lower revenues for the financially struggling club. Barcelona's temporary home has received mixed reviews from fans, with concerns about accessibility. The renovation of Camp Nou is expected to be completed by 2026, with the new stadium seating 105,000 people and offering improved retail services.