Perfect beginnings for PSG in the Champions League. The title holder only made a bite of the Atalanta, winning 4-0 when he entered the running. This bright success confirms that Luis Enrique's men are great favorites to defend their crown. FC Barcelona, another contender for the title, will launch its European journey this evening against Newcastle.
The two European giants will meet on October 1 for the second day of the Champions League. This highly anticipated duel could have been the final before the hour, as the rivalry between Parisians and Catalans has been strengthened in recent seasons. All eyes will be turned to this meeting, which promises to be one of the big posters of the season.
But Barça comes up against a major problem: the unavailability of its stadium. The Catalans had to play their last match against Valence at Estadi Johan Cruyff, an enclosure of only 6,000 places, while the return to the Spotify Camp Nou is delayed by work. For the moment, the only possible option: the Montjuïc Olympic stadium, already used by the club in recent years.
Montjuïc in question
It remains to be seen whether Montjuïc will be free to welcome the meeting against PSG. The stadium, which also receives cultural concerts and events, had not been available against Valence, and could pose the same problem for the match against Getafe. According to Mundo Deportivo, the possibility of welcoming PSG still depends on the final agreement with the town hall.
This setback constitutes a new obstacle for Barcelona, which sees its recipes potentially reduced compared to a match at Camp Nou renovated. The long-awaited Barça-PSG shock could therefore be played in unprecedented conditions, with a less prestigious stadium and a limited ticket office, modifying the financial and sporting situation for the Catalans.
