Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium, currently undergoing a £1.25 billion renovation, was hit by flooding during Sunday’s match against Real Oviedo, leaving fans, journalists and club president Joan Laporta drenched.
Videos shared on social media showed water pouring through an opening onto the concourse, while rainwater also accumulated on a walkway, forcing reporters to use umbrellas and waterproof jackets to protect their equipment. Laporta, sitting in corporate seats, was among those soaked by the downpour.
Despite the discomfort, Laporta remained upbeat, describing the incident as “the rain’s baptism” at the stadium. “We all got wet. We knew it could happen, but in the end, the rain accompanied the victory. This is normal and will be resolved,” he said.
Around 45,000 fans attended the match, though some reportedly left early due to the weather. The stadium, which is being expanded from a capacity of 99,000 to 105,000, has faced delays, with a license to increase capacity to 62,000 still pending. The club hopes to have it in time for the next home game against Mallorca.
