Barcelona's Camp Nou isn't prepared to play Valencia.

This Sunday, Barcelona will host Valencia in La Liga at their Johan Cruyff stadium located at the training ground, since the Spotify Camp Nou is still not ready to reopen due to ongoing renovations.

The current champions of Spain were hoping to welcome a smaller audience at their home ground, but they have yet to secure the necessary permits for that.

In a statement, the club mentioned, “We are actively working to obtain the administration permits required to open Spotify Camp Nou in the upcoming weeks.”

They expressed gratitude to their members, fans, and supporters for their patience and encouragement during this complicated and exciting transition back to the new Spotify Camp Nou.

The Johan Cruyff stadium can accommodate roughly 6,000 fans and typically hosts the women's team matches.

Barcelona shut down the Camp Nou for renovations at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, with the plan to partially reopen it by November 2024.

Last season, they played their matches at the Olympic stadium on Montjuic hill, but the return timeline has been delayed multiple times due to construction holdups and licensing issues.

Additionally, a concert featuring American rapper Post Malone at the Olympic stadium this Friday prevents Barcelona from using that venue this weekend.

The cost of the Camp Nou reconstruction is estimated at 1.5 billion euros ($1.75 billion), with completion expected in 2026.