According to Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona City Council conducted its routine visits on Wednesday and Thursday to assess the progress of the work, focusing on the main stand. With Phase 1A of the renovation now complete, the Main Stand and South Goal sections are officially open, giving the stadium a First Occupancy License for approximately 27,000 people. The next and crucial step is the approval of Phase 1B.
The dates and kick-off times for FC Bayern Women 's fixtures in the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Women's Champions League have been confirmed by UEFA. The Munich girls begin with a trip to FC Barcelona in early October, followed by the first home match against Juventus. The mouth-watering clash against Champions League holders Arsenal takes place in Munich in mid-November.
Holders Paris Saint-Germain will be joined by 35 other teams in the hat for the Champions League draw. When is the draw? It takes place on Thursday, Aug. 28 in Monaco. The draw ceremony will begin at noon ET / 5 p.m. UK. Last year, in the first of the new league phase format, the draw took 75 minutes with UEFA also presenting the 2024-25 awards as part of the ceremony.