Spanish media: UEFA has accepted Barcelona s request informally, allowing the Champions League group stage to play away first

August 22 According to Catalonia Radio, UEFA has informally accepted Barcelona's request to allow it to play away games first in the Champions League group stage.

In this way, the team coached by Frick will be postponed until September 30 or October 1, thus winning the club about two weeks to prepare for the home game. The first Champions League match is scheduled to be held between September 16 and 18.

This Thursday, UEFA officials visited the construction site of the Camp Nou Stadium. It should be noted that the agency led by Cheferin requires that all group matches must be played in the same venue. This means Barcelona will complete four home games in the same stadium, whether at Spotify Camp Nou or Montphic.

Therefore, it is crucial for Barcelona to gain more time to obtain a preliminary use permit issued by the city. By August 28, management led by Laporta will need to report to UEFA where they will host the Champions League. Similarly, there is a similar situation in La Liga: Barcelona played away in the first three rounds. The first home event is scheduled for the weekend of September 14, but it is not clear whether it will be held at Spotify Camp Nou.

In recent days, Deputy Mayor Albert Butler said that Barcelona may still take several months to move back to Montwhich Stadium.