Barcelona vice-president Elena Fort has apologized to fans for the delay to the club’s return to Camp Nou. After publicly confirming their plans to host the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10, Barcelona were blocked from hosting fixtures at the stadium in its current state after failing to receive approval from local authorities.

FC Barcelona have officially postponed their long-awaited return to the revamped Spotify Camp Nou, originally scheduled for August 10, citing delays in obtaining the necessary first occupancy license from the Barcelona City Council.

Barcelona are considering playing games at the city's Olympic Stadium until the renovation of Camp Nou is complete