Barcelona will return to Spotify Camp Nou this weekend, but only for season ticket holders and the rich. The blaugrana have faced backlash over the price of their games with Athletic Club, but President Joan Laporta said he felt the prices were fair.
Their return will come 909 days after leaving the Nou camp, where they have played many games in Mondjuic. Almost a year after his return, Barcelona will finally play on home soil again in front of 45,400 fans.
“It’s a very special feeling. I’m looking forward to coming back. It’s going to be historic. Home advantage is going to be very important. It’s going to be a great moment. It’s going to be a great moment.
Laporta defends the price of € 589
Barcelona faced criticism in two flights after releasing tickets for the match; For the top price of the match, and for the price of any Athletic club tickets. Laporta went on to explain that prices will drop when the stadium’s capacity increases to 60,000, which the club has set will be at that time.
“As we increase the capacity, the ticket prices will decrease. It is important to remember that season tickets are the cheapest in Europe. We will change more slowly than the season.”
The cheapest tickets in the general sale will be € 199, while the most expensive ones are as high as € 589, excluding VIP tickets. However, Laporta confirmed that the prices are right in today’s market.
“Based on our research, these are the values we feel are fair. They’re above average. And it’s a historic time. And it’s a 24,000 time.
Laporta Hopeful Of Champions League Return
The Catalan giants may have games left to play in Mondjuic though. They must be given UEFA permission to change the pitch during the Changer phase of the Champions League, but Laporta was hoping to return in time for their next clash at Entracht Frankfurt on the ninth of December.
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“We will know soon if UEFA will allow us to play the Champions League at Camp Nou.
Are Laporta’s claims correct?
Last time the most expensive tickets for the Athletic Club at home were €260, and while Laporta has the point that it is a historic event, the prices are not in line with recent games. For example, El Clasico, undoubtedly the most sought-after Accuntus Texture in Spain, had prices starting at €135.
It is also true that Barcelona has a reduced position to work with, but the visit of Liverpool – a once-in-a-lifetime event – in the Champions League Girona saw 11,000 of their neighbors. However, their game prices start at €95-136. Even the start of the Champions League 2024 Champions Leap The Speest at € 70, which was supposed to be distributed by the club, but sold its tickets and sold regular at € 186, € 500 and € 710.