Even as Barcelona prepare for their league match against Getafe, off-field concerns about their next home fixture have intensified. The club had been planning to host Real Sociedad at Montjuic, but the municipality has now ruled out the option, citing unprepared facilities.
Montjuic’s pitch still hasn’t been laid following a Post Malone concert, and the reinstallation of VAR cameras is pending. These issues make it impossible for the ground to host a competitive match in the coming weeks.
Camp Nou remains another complicated case, with permits and infrastructure still being finalized. That leaves Barcelona facing the likelihood of playing Sociedad at Estadi Johan Cruyff, a venue that has offered positive results on the pitch but continues to damage the club’s financial outlook.
For the management, it’s yet another reminder that the stadium transition period remains one of the most pressing challenges of the season.
