Barcelona’s Camp Nou return delayed, Valencia game to be played at Johan Cruyff Stadium | OneFootball

Barcelona have confirmed that their upcoming La Liga fixture against Valencia will not be played at the Camp Nou.

The Blaugrana were allowed to play their first three games away from home as they looked to complete the first phase of construction work at their iconic venue.

However, they have been unable to fulfil the requirements needed to obtain the necessary permits, causing a delay for the third time after initially setting an opening date of November 2024.

Sunday’s match against Valencia will now be played at the 6,000-seat Johan Cruyff Stadium – home of the club’s women’s team.

Barcelona have not given a specific date when they expect to play at the Camp Nou, with home fixtures coming up against Getafe and Real Sociedad before the end of September.

The club had an underwhelming summer transfer window, with Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford the only new arrivals.

But they have made a positive start to the new La Liga campaign, collecting seven points from their opening three matches.

Hansi Flick’s men crushed Real Mallorca 3-0 on the opening weekend before edging a five-goal thriller against Levante.

Barca were on course for another win at Rayo Vallecano after Lamine Yamal’s 40th-minute penalty.

But Fran Perez’s second-half equaliser ended Barcelona’s perfect start to the new season.