Barcelona have confirmed that next week’s Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt will also be held at Camp Nou after been given the green light by UEFA.
The Catalans will return to their famous home on Saturday against Athletic Club in La Liga but will also play their remaining Champions League games at the stadium.
Here’s the club’s official statement:
“FC Barcelona announces that the sixth match of the Champions League league phase, scheduled for Tuesday, December 9 at 9:00 p.m., against Eintracht Frankfurt, will be played at the Spotify Camp Nou.
“This decision comes after obtaining the first occupancy license for Phase 1B, which allows for an increased capacity and includes the entire Lateral area, adding to the already granted license for Phase 1A — covering the Main Stand and South Goal — and takes effect after UEFA accepted the request, considering that all necessary requirements have been met.”
Barcelona head into the match in 11th place in the standings, with seven points from their opening four games in the competition.
