"Saturday afternoon will be a special moment for FC Barcelona and their fans as they finally make their long-awaited comeback to the Spotify Camp Nou, when they take on Athletic Club. For over 900 days, the Blaugrana have been away from their iconic stadium as redevelopment work was carried out as part of the Espai Barça project. And while there is still a lot left to do, Barça return to the stadium, with around 45,000 fans set to be in attendance for the momentous occasion."
"However, it might not be as straightforward against a tricky Athletic Club outfit, even though Ernesto Valverde's men have had a rather ordinary start to the season and have not won an away league game against Barça in over two decades. Flick will welcome key players Joan Garcia and Raphinha back from injury, but Pedri remains unavailable, Frenkie de Jong is suspended, and Marcus Rashford is a doubt due to illness."
FC Barcelona return to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou after more than 900 days of Espai Barça redevelopment, with around 45,000 fans expected. Hansi Flick aims for a strong performance and a victory to celebrate the reopening. Athletic Club remains a tricky opponent despite an ordinary start and a two-decade winless away run at Barça. Joan Garcia and Raphinha return from injury, while Pedri is unavailable, Frenkie de Jong is suspended, and Marcus Rashford is doubtful with illness. Defensive selections likely include Garcia in goal, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde as full-backs, and Pau Cubarsi partnered by Ronald Araujo.
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