Barcelona prepares for Athletic Club match with focus on mobility and accessibility
FC Barcelona is set to face Athletic Club in their first domestic league game. The match is scheduled for August 27 at 9:00 PM. The club is emphasising sustainable mobility and accessibility for all attendees, including members, supporters’ clubs, and the general public.
Private vehicles are not permitted to access the stadium, so FC Barcelona advises fans to use public transport or travel on foot whenever possible. To facilitate smooth entry and exit, the stadium gates will open 90 minutes before kick-off, at 7:30 PM, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
Match Day Logistics and Accessibility
For those attending, tickets must have the name of the ticket holder provided no later than 24 hours before kick-off, specifically by 9:00 PM on August 26. Failure to do so will result in the ticket not being sent and denied access to the seat. It is also recommended to have tickets and identification ready to minimise waiting times, as the club reserves the right to verify identity.
Pedestrian entrances are located at D-E-F-I-K-L-M-Q-V-W, accessible from Avinguda Joan XXIII, Travessera de les Corts, and Carrer d’Arístides Maillol. Entrances F (gate 4) and V (gate 22) are designated for wheelchair users. Attendees should note that laptops, power banks, and pushchairs are not allowed inside the stadium, and there are no left-luggage facilities for personal belongings.
In a new initiative, FC Barcelona is introducing a Punt Lila (Purple Point) at Spotify Camp Nou for this fixture. This service, which will be available at all future games at the stadium, reinforces the club’s commitment to combating gender-based and LGBTI-phobic violence, expanding on a framework promoted by LALIGA.
Coaches’ Perspectives Ahead of the Clash
The upcoming match at Camp Nou will feature two German coaches with connections to the Bundesliga. Athletic Club manager Edin Terzic has stated that he does not view the encounter as a personal rivalry with Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.
Flick is beginning his third season with Barcelona, while Terzic is preparing for his first significant test as Athletic Club manager. Terzic revealed that he sought advice from Flick before accepting his role in Bilbao, expressing high regard for the Barcelona manager.
During a pre-match press conference, Terzic spoke positively about Flick, calling him a “fantastic person and an incredible manager” and the “right man for Barça.” He explained that he spent time with Flick and his coaching staff to gain insights from someone experienced in La Liga and from the Bundesliga.
Despite their shared background, Terzic emphasised that the match is about the teams, stating, “Tomorrow, it’s Barça against Athletic, not Hansi Flick against Edin Terzic.” Athletic Club arrives at Camp Nou seeking their first points of the new season after a recent defeat to Sevilla.
Terzic acknowledged the challenge but affirmed his team’s intent to compete. He remarked, “We’re not going to the dentist, nor are we going to the Camp Nou just to watch Barça play; we’re going to play good football and fight for the points.” He also praised Barcelona and Real Madrid, describing them as teams close to “perfection” and central to the high level of competition in La Liga.
Source: fcbarcelona.com
