"We've prepared with new barrels of beer. We hope for a successful weekend for all the local venues,"
"If we didn't have the Dracs, it would have been difficult. They helped us a lot. They haven't let us die."
"We've worked more than before thanks to the renovation. We've doubled our turnover. As a Barça fan, I'm happy the team is back. As a worker, not so much, because it means more work."
Restaurants and bars around Camp Nou prepared for the stadium's first competitive match since May 2023 by restocking beer, hiring extra staff, and welcoming visitors and longtime customers. Supporter groups like the Dracs sustained several venues during quieter months. Some establishments report doubled turnover following renovation, while others reopened or changed hands after closures. Several owners remain cautious and will watch how crowds stabilize across upcoming matches. One churrería reports mostly tourists in the absence of regular matches. Camp Nou will host Athletic Club under a Phase 1B license for 45,401 spectators, with full 105,000 capacity due in June 2026.
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