Europa Press, E-Noticies Official: UEFA confirms the news about Barça-PSG, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembélé already know it
On October 1, the match between Barça and PSG will take place in the Catalan capital: UEFA has already made a decision
Barça and PSG are still feeling the aftereffects of the Ballon d'Or. The recently held gala featured a beautiful duel between Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal for the crown of best player in the world. Others like Raphinha also had their share of the spotlight in a ceremony full of emotion and recognition.
However, the Ballon d'Or is now in the past and it's time to look to the immediate future. On that path, Barça and PSG will meet again sooner than desired. Fate has decided that they will face each other in the next round of the UEFA Champions League.
Barça and PSG, face to face in the UEFA Champions League
October 1 is the big day marked on the calendar. PSG will travel to the Catalan capital with the clear intention of returning to France with all three points. Meanwhile, Barça will seek to show that they are ready to compete on equal terms against the reigning European champion.
Barça-PSG promises to be spectacular from a sporting perspective, as there are many points of interest. Dembélé will face his former team again, while Raphinha will want to prove that he can also be decisive in this kind of match. However, the lead-up to this great match is marked by a forceful announcement from UEFA.
UEFA takes action and confirms Camp Nou situation
The highest governing body of European soccer has confirmed that Camp Nou will not be able to host Barça-PSG. The decision affects not only this match, but all of the Catalan club's European fixtures in the first stage. UEFA will make no exceptions and has imposed its authority in a decisive manner.
According to their rules, Camp Nou can't host matches of the top continental competition. Therefore, the return to the culé stronghold for European nights is definitively postponed until 2026. UEFA states that the initial stage can't be played in two different stadiums, so if the match against PSG is not played at Camp Nou, none will be.
Thus, the match will have to be played at Montjuïc. Johan Cruyff Stadium was considered at the time, but its capacity doesn't match the magnitude of the Champions League. Therefore, Montjuïc will remain the temporary home of the culés in the continental tournament.
The news is final, UEFA doesn't count on Camp Nou
The news has not been particularly well received by the culé fans. Many dreamed of seeing a great Barça-PSG at Camp Nou, but they will have to wait two more years. For now, the club will have to settle for Montjuïc for these kinds of nights.
The atmosphere still promises to be special. Flick's men know that they have the opportunity to send a message to all of Europe. PSG, with a motivated Dembélé, wants to spoil the party that Lamine and Raphinha are preparing.
We'll see who comes out on top on October 1. Barça and PSG will go all out for a match that could determine the direction of the group. What is already certain is that the main protagonist in the lead-up will be Camp Nou, closed for the Champions League until 2026.
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