The Camp Nou will once again enjoy its full potential for FC Barcelona matches | football | Sports

Camp Nou can be filled up on SundayWhen Barcelona hosts Valencia in the Santander League and for the Classic League against Real Madrid next week, After the Catalan regional government’s decision to ease anti-virus measures.

“back to 100% capacity In cultural spaces, outdoor sports facilities and in bars and restaurants, which will return to normal,” Regional President Pierre Aragon said at a press conference on Tuesday.

The decision of the Catalan regional government Accordingly, as of Friday, it cancels the limitation of 60% of the capacity in the stadiums that was in force until now.

This measure has been well received by Catalan teams, such as FC Barcelona, ​​whose president Joan Laporta has already shown his desire to fill the Camp Nou stadium.

“It’s a very big damage. I would appreciate it if you gave it another turn because it hurts us a lot from an economic point of view,” Laporta stated on September 29, After the Spanish central government allowed a return to 100% in the stadiums.

Catalonia and the Basque Country, however, decided to maintain their own restrictions.

“Full power is back at Camp Nou! After more than a year and a half, the Barcelona stadium will be able to fill again without restrictions,” FC Barcelona was happy on its website.

This measure comes at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic is still under control in Spain, where on Monday 46 cases were recorded per 100,000 residents in 14 days, the lowest rate since July 2020.

This measure also comes in a crucial week for FC Barcelona With three matches at home, he will be able to count on the support of his entire fans.

Barcelona will host Valencia on Sunday in their ninth league match, before also facing Dynamo Kiev in an important Champions League match at their home.

The week of the Classic League will end on October 24, when Real Madrid will visit the Barcelona fief. (Dr)