Barcelona will finally return to their reconstructed Camp Nou stadium against Athletic Bilbao on November 22 in La Liga, the club said Monday, after more than two years in exile.&nbsp;Since the stadium closed at the end of the 2022/23 season, the Catalan giants have been forced to play elsewhere, mainly at the Olympic Stadium on the city's Montjuic hill.&nbsp;A series of delays means Camp Nou is reopening a year after it was originally slated to, following a 1.5 billion euro ($1.75 billion) transformation beset by construction chaos.&nbsp;Barcelona will open the stadium with a temporary capacity of 45,401 spectators, with space for 105,000 when the top tier is completed.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;They opened the stadium up for 23,000 fans to watch a training session earlier in November as a test event in the reopening process.&nbsp;Barcelona are also hoping to receive the green light from UEFA to host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Camp Nou in the Champions League on December 9.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The Spanish champions were forced to play two matches at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium in the first weeks of the season after failing to get the permit they needed for Camp Nou, because of safety reasons.&nbsp;The previous iteration of Camp Nou was built in 1957 and had a capacity of 99,000.Barcelona plan to add a roof to the stadium which will be installed in the summer of 2027, a year later than the project was anticipated to be completed.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Barcelona will open the stadium with a temporary capacity of 45,401 spectators, with space for 105,000 when the top tier is completed.

Barcelona will finally return to their reconstructed Camp Nou stadium against Athletic Bilbao on November 22 in La Liga, the club said Monday, after more than two years in exile. Since the stadium closed at the end of the 2022/23 season, the Catalan giants have been forced to play elsewhere, mainly at the Olympic Stadium on the city's Montjuic hill. A series of delays means Camp Nou is reopening a year after it was originally slated to, following a 1.5 billion euro ($1.75 billion) transformation beset by construction chaos. Barcelona will open the stadium with a temporary capacity of 45,401 spectators, with space for 105,000 when the top tier is completed. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes They opened the stadium up for 23,000 fans to watch a training session earlier in November as a test event in the reopening process. Barcelona are also hoping to receive the green light from UEFA to host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Camp Nou in the Champions League on December 9. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes The Spanish champions were forced to play two matches at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium in the first weeks of the season after failing to get the permit they needed for Camp Nou, because of safety reasons. The previous iteration of Camp Nou was built in 1957 and had a capacity of 99,000. Barcelona plan to add a roof to the stadium which will be installed in the summer of 2027, a year later than the project was anticipated to be completed. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Barcelona will open the stadium with a temporary capacity of 45,401 spectators, with space for 105,000 when the top tier is completed.

Barcelona to make long-awaited Camp Nou return on November 22 against Athletic Bilbao

Robert Lewandowski shrugged off a string of missed opportunities to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. The 36-year-old striker twice hit the woodwork, among other wasted chances, but kept his cool to slot home a 75th-minute winner for the Catalan giants.

Teenage starlet Lamine Yamal put Barcelona ahead with a deflected effort but Oihan Sancet pulled Athletic level from the penalty spot before half-time.

Lewandowski's strike earned Barcelona their second win from two league matches under new coach Hansi Flick.

"Especially in the first half he could have scored one or two goals... but in the end this is a goal getter, a striker, who scores goals," Flick told reporters. "The second goal was the winner, three points, perfect."

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The former Germany and Bayern Munich boss had hoped to utilise new arrival Dani Olmo but with Barcelona unable to register him because of their financial difficulties, the former RB Leipzig playmaker could only watch from the stands.

Pedri started in midfield after injury, along with 17-year-old Spain star Yamal, who shared a joke with his compatriot Nico Williams, a Barcelona target this summer.

The winger is set to stay with Athletic this season and some Barcelona fans whistled him during his engaging battle with Jules Kounde.

Barcelona drew first blood, with Yamal's effort from the edge of the box deflecting home off Inigo Lekue's head.

"I'm very happy for the win, it's important to win at home," Yamal told DAZN. "(For my goal) I saw a bit of space, I saw Nico coming, who is not very intense when it comes to defending, and when I found the space, I shot."

Williams whipped a dangerous cross inches wide of the far post at the other end as Athletic threatened.

Barca striker Lewandowski, who netted twice at Valencia in their La Liga opener, struck the post after more good work by Yamal and Raphinha.

Athletic pulled level shortly before the break when young centre-back Pau Cubarsi clumsily fouled Alejandro Berenguer in the area.

Sancet sent Marc-Andre ter Stegen the wrong way from the penalty spot to send the teams in tied at the break.

Polish veteran Lewandowski hit the woodwork a second time, heading Raphinha's free-kick against the far post from point-blank range.

The Brazilian teed up the forward again with an inviting cross but Athletic goalkeeper Alex Padilla made a superb save.

Barcelona were turning the screw and got their reward when Lewandowski fired home his third goal of the campaign in the 75th minute.

Raphinha played in Pedri, whose cross was palmed out by Padilla into Lewandowski's path and this time he made no mistake.

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Robert Lewandowski shrugged off a string of missed opportunities to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. The 36-year-old striker twice hit the woodwork, among other wasted chances, but kept his cool to slot home a 75th-minute winner for the Catalan giants.

Robert Lewandowski shrugged off a string of missed opportunities to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. The 36-year-old striker twice hit the woodwork, among other wasted chances, but kept his cool to slot home a 75th-minute winner for the Catalan giants. Teenage starlet Lamine Yamal put Barcelona ahead with a deflected effort but Oihan Sancet pulled Athletic level from the penalty spot before half-time. Lewandowski's strike earned Barcelona their second win from two league matches under new coach Hansi Flick. "Especially in the first half he could have scored one or two goals... but in the end this is a goal getter, a striker, who scores goals," Flick told reporters. "The second goal was the winner, three points, perfect." ALSO READ: PL 2024/25: Manchester City on top after Haaland’s hat-trick against Ipswich Town; Arsenal win at Villa The former Germany and Bayern Munich boss had hoped to utilise new arrival Dani Olmo but with Barcelona unable to register him because of their financial difficulties, the former RB Leipzig playmaker could only watch from the stands. Pedri started in midfield after injury, along with 17-year-old Spain star Yamal, who shared a joke with his compatriot Nico Williams, a Barcelona target this summer. The winger is set to stay with Athletic this season and some Barcelona fans whistled him during his engaging battle with Jules Kounde. Barcelona drew first blood, with Yamal's effort from the edge of the box deflecting home off Inigo Lekue's head. "I'm very happy for the win, it's important to win at home," Yamal told DAZN. "(For my goal) I saw a bit of space, I saw Nico coming, who is not very intense when it comes to defending, and when I found the space, I shot." Williams whipped a dangerous cross inches wide of the far post at the other end as Athletic threatened. Barca striker Lewandowski, who netted twice at Valencia in their La Liga opener, struck the post after more good work by Yamal and Raphinha. Athletic pulled level shortly before the break when young centre-back Pau Cubarsi clumsily fouled Alejandro Berenguer in the area. Sancet sent Marc-Andre ter Stegen the wrong way from the penalty spot to send the teams in tied at the break. Polish veteran Lewandowski hit the woodwork a second time, heading Raphinha's free-kick against the far post from point-blank range. The Brazilian teed up the forward again with an inviting cross but Athletic goalkeeper Alex Padilla made a superb save. Barcelona were turning the screw and got their reward when Lewandowski fired home his third goal of the campaign in the 75th minute. Raphinha played in Pedri, whose cross was palmed out by Padilla into Lewandowski's path and this time he made no mistake. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal on scoresheet as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao in La Liga

Barcelona's teenage substitute Marc Guiu scored late in the second half on his debut to secure a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga, sending Xavi Hernandez's side up to third, one point behind Real Madrid ahead of next week's Clasico.

The 17-year-old Barca youth product latched onto a pass on the edge of the box and beat goalkeeper Unai Simon with a low shot after only his second touch of the ball to score his first league goal quicker than any player in the club's history.

Barca climbed one place with 24 points to close on Real Madrid, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Sevilla on Saturday.

"We knew they (Bilbao) were going to put constant pressure on us," said Xavi. "They have done an extraordinary job. It has been difficult for us (but) if anyone deserved the victory, it was Barcelona."

Barca, without the injured Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Robert Lewandowski, had more possession but created fewer chances than the visitors in the first half, where their best opportunity saw Joao Felix hit the bar after 10 minutes.

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Bilbao could have taken the lead when Inaki Williams' effort was saved by Marc-Andre ter Stegen before the goalkeeper then denied Nico Williams in first-half stoppage time.

The visitors had lost left back Yuri Berchiche midway through the first half as he appeared to hurt his ankle.

Barca were sharper in attack after the break but their Spain keeper Simon kept out Felix twice and held firm until striker Guiu scored in the 80th, seconds after replacing Fermin Lopez.

At 17 years 291 days, Guiu became the youngest player to score for Barcelona on his debut in LaLiga this century.

"I can't believe it. I'm out of breath, enjoying the moment," he told Esports 3. "This is unimaginable. I've been working all my life to take advantage of opportunities and it's come to me.

"Joao Felix controlled the ball, I saw that there was space behind the defence, he gave it to me and I beat Unai Simon. It's an honour to have scored a goal against a goalkeeper of his calibre".

Barca host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday before hosting Real Madrid next Saturday.

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Barcelona's teenage substitute Marc Guiu scored late in the second half on his debut to secure a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga, sending Xavi Hernandez's side up to third, one point behind Real Madrid ahead of next week's Clasico.

Barcelona's teenage substitute Marc Guiu scored late in the second half on his debut to secure a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga, sending Xavi Hernandez's side up to third, one point behind Real Madrid ahead of next week's Clasico. The 17-year-old Barca youth product latched onto a pass on the edge of the box and beat goalkeeper Unai Simon with a low shot after only his second touch of the ball to score his first league goal quicker than any player in the club's history. Barca climbed one place with 24 points to close on Real Madrid, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Sevilla on Saturday. "We knew they (Bilbao) were going to put constant pressure on us," said Xavi. "They have done an extraordinary job. It has been difficult for us (but) if anyone deserved the victory, it was Barcelona." Barca, without the injured Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Robert Lewandowski, had more possession but created fewer chances than the visitors in the first half, where their best opportunity saw Joao Felix hit the bar after 10 minutes. ALSO READ: Premier League: Aston Villa thrash West Ham 4-1 to close on top four; Watkins, Bailey impress Bilbao could have taken the lead when Inaki Williams' effort was saved by Marc-Andre ter Stegen before the goalkeeper then denied Nico Williams in first-half stoppage time. The visitors had lost left back Yuri Berchiche midway through the first half as he appeared to hurt his ankle. Barca were sharper in attack after the break but their Spain keeper Simon kept out Felix twice and held firm until striker Guiu scored in the 80th, seconds after replacing Fermin Lopez. At 17 years 291 days, Guiu became the youngest player to score for Barcelona on his debut in LaLiga this century. "I can't believe it. I'm out of breath, enjoying the moment," he told Esports 3. "This is unimaginable. I've been working all my life to take advantage of opportunities and it's come to me. "Joao Felix controlled the ball, I saw that there was space behind the defence, he gave it to me and I beat Unai Simon. It's an honour to have scored a goal against a goalkeeper of his calibre". Barca host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday before hosting Real Madrid next Saturday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

La Liga: Late strike from debutant teenager Marc Guiu hands Barcelona 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao