Camp Nou FC Barcelona Stadium | Spain Travel Guide WhyGo » Spain » Things to Do » Camp Nou FC Barcelona Stadium Camp Nou FC Barcelona Stadium by Nellie on January 25, 2011 by Nellie | January 25th, 2011 Tweet Camp Nou FC Barcelona Stadium is one of the most visited sports stadiums in Spain and is home to the legendary FC Barcelona. Having set the scene for the biggest football battles in Spain’s sporting history, the stadium has hosted many major matches in the country, including two UEFA Champions League finals, the most recent being in 1999. It seats 99,354, making it the largest stadium in Europe. As a tourist attraction, the Barcelona football stadium is also one of the essential things to do in Barcelona , especially ifyou’re a huge football fan. European football is a staple of Spanish life and be it young, old, female or male, the entire city gets together to cheer their team on up football season. These days, football fever is flooding the streets of Spain ever since the national team emerged as the World Cup 2010 Champions . Within the stadium, you’ll find the FC Barcelona football club museum .

This is the fourth most visited of the museums in Barcelona , thanks to the loyal following of FC Barcelona football team. With sporting artefacts from the club dating back 100 years, the museum not only gives a peek into modern day football world but also Spanish sporting history. To visit its museum, there are two types of admission fee. The first allows access to the museum and the pitch area of Camp Nou Barcelona Stadium. The second type of ticket includes guided tours of the changing rooms, press rooms, VIP lounge, and the pitch at ground level. You’ll also get a chance to sit on the players benches and see what it’s like to sit in the best seats of the stadium. How to Watch a Match at Camp Nou: It’s no surprise that tickets to watch a major football match in the stadium are extremely pricey. For match tickets visit FC Barcelona tickets page where you can reserve them securely online. On game days, huge crowds usually gather outside of the stadium where giant screens are erected for the public. How to Get There: The Camp Nou Stadium is accessible by metro. From Barcelona city centre, you can get on the underground at Plaza Catalunya or at Liceu heading in the direction of Zona Universitaria.

Alight at the metro station, Maria Cristina. Photo Credit: Wikipedia Nou Camp Stadium | FC Barcelona Stadium Tours | Spanish Fiestas Tweet From 1922 to 1957 FC Barcelona were playing at a sports stadium called Les Corts. By the late 1940s it was clear that its 60,000 capacity wasn’t sufficient to satisfy the demand for football in the Catalan capital. With no way of expanding this ground the club president, Joan Gamper, began preparing plans for a move away from Les Corts to a new stadium for the club. His vision became a reality in 1957 when Barcelona played their first match at the Camp Nou – in English we call it the Nou Camp – where the initial capacity was over 106,000. Major redevelopment took place in preparation for the 1982 World Cup where almost 122,000 fans watched watched Belgium beat the holders Argentina in the opening game. This enormous capacity was significantly reduced in the late 1990s to around 98,000 as UEFA banned standing areas at football arenas.

Today Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium is the largest in Europe with an official capacity of 99,354. This is reduced to 96,336 for football matches organised by UEFA. Major events hosted there have included the 1992 Olympic Games football finals and the unforgettable 1999 Champions League Final when Manchester United somehow beat Bayern Munich with two injury time goals. Another major development which has enjoyed enormous success is the FC Barcelona Museum and Nou Camp Stadium Tour. The museum was opened in 1994 thanks to the foresight of ex-President Josep Lluis Nuñez who was in charge of the club when they won their first European Cup in 1992. Today it is the region’s most popular tourist attraction with over 1.5 million annual visitors (even Picasso and Dalí can’t beat those numbers!). It is widely considered to be one of the best football museums in the world. The financial crisis in Spain has severely delayed plans to remodel the Nou Camp based on a Gaudi theme with a proposed capacity of 105,000. Current estimates suggest that the 5 year project is unlikely to begin before 2017.

Buying Match Tickets In spite of this enormous capacity FC Barcelona has approximately 103,000 ‘socios’ (season ticket holders) which means that the ground cannot accommodate all its members. Even though you might see empty seats on Sky TV when watching a match at the Nou Camp this doesn’t mean that tickets were available. It simply means that members did not attend. There is a process whereby members can sell their season ticket to the club on a match to match basis and on these occasions a few seats do become available. To avoid disappointment it’s a better idea to pre-book tickets through our ticketing service and collect them on arrival in the city or have your them delivered to your hotel. These tickets are supplied by a Barcelona based travel agency and are fully guaranteed. Getting to the Nou Camp Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium lies about 3km north west of the Ramblas. The Metro service is by far the best public transport option on match day although bus and taxi services are also available.

There are various means of transport for getting there: Nou Camp by Metro – If you’re staying near the Ramblas you can get on the green Metro line 3 at Plaça de Catalunya or at Liceu (right outside the Opera House and on the same side of the Ramblas) heading in the direction of Zona Universitaria. Get off at Maria Cristina Leaving the underground by the exit marked “Sortida: Av. Diagonal”. As you come out of this exit you will see two huge black towers owned by La Caixa on the other side of the road. Keep them to your left and walk about 200m along Avinguda Diagonal where you’ll see a road sign for FC Barcelona and Joan XXIII.On the other side of the road you’ll see the Hotel Princesa Sofia. Cross the main road (the Avinguda Diagonal) here and take a left after the hotel heading down Joan XIII. You will see the stadium about 200m ahead of you. Some fans prefer to get off at Les Corts which is slightly closer, just follow the crowd.

An alternative route by Metro is to take the blue line 5 heading for Cornella Centre then get off at Collblanc and follow signs for the stadium. After the match with thousands of people looking for transport the metro is by far the best way to get back to the Ramblas area if that’s where you’re staying. You can get a beer at a bar on the way to the station to let the crowds die down a little as the Metro operates until 2am. Nou Camp by Bus – The following bus lines serve the Nou Camp Stadium: 7, 15, 43, 67, 68, 74, 75, L12, L50, L60 and L62, however, with all the traffic on match days it’s a much better idea to use the very fast and efficient Metro system. Nou Camp by Taxi – A taxi to the stadium from around the Ramblas area shouldn’t cost more than €12, however, the traffic can be so bad that the meter creeps up even further.

After the game there are no taxis available for a long time after the final whistle and all the streets near the Nou Camp are packed with traffic making the Metro the best public transport option. Free Coach Transfers on Matchday – If you book your match tickets with Spanish Fiestas return transport is provided to the match from the bottom of the Ramblas. Nou Camp Stadium Seating Map Outside the Nou Camp on matchday you’ll find ticket touts hanging around the ticket windows. One of their favourite tricks is to show you a postcard of the stadium and point out where the seats are located that they’re trying to sell to you. It goes without saying that their information is not to be trusted. For peace of mind you’re far better off pre-ordering your Bacelona tickets from a reputable ticket broker. The following stadium plan shows you the stadium’s seating plan. Nou Camp Museum and Stadium Tour The ‘Camp Nou Experience’ is more than just a museum! Whilst visitors can browse vast amounts of memorabilia and enjoy multimedia presentations about the club’s illustrious history, you can also take a self-guided tour of many of the Nou Camp’s facilities including the changing rooms, take a walk down the tunnel and stand at pitch level.

You also have access to the substitute’s bench, the altar, TV studio, press rooms, directors area and get a panoramic view of the stadium. Getting There – Many visitors to Barcelona buy a day ticket for the northern route of the hop-on, hop-off bus service then get off at the Nou Camp Stadium bus stop which is just 200m from the club’s museum. Otherwise refer to the information listed above which provides the numerous options for getting to the stadium. Opening Times – 2th April to 7th October: Monday to Saturday: 10am to 8pm Sundays & Public Holidays: From 10:00 to 14:30 Rest of the Year: Monday to Saturday: 10am to 6.30pm Sundays & Public Holidays: From 10:00 to 14:30 There is limited access on matchdays. See Camp Nou Experience for current prices and to confirm opening times. Order Nou Camp Tour Tickets – Tickets for the “Nou Camp Experience” include entrance to the museum, a tour of the Nou Camp, access to the multimedia area and an audioguide which is available in various languages.

You can pre-book your Nou Camp Stadium Tour and print out your tickets online. Hotels Near the Nou Camp Stadium If you’re visiting Barcelona as part of a general city break then there’s no point booking a hotel near the Nou Camp, you’d be far better off staying somewhere nearer to the Ramblas and the tourist centre. However, if you’re only in town for a match then there are a few very nice hotels near the stadium. The 5-star Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel (Plaza Pio XII) is the stand out property lying less than a ten minute walk from the ground. A number of more economical options are also in the vicinity. take a look at Booking.com’s Nou Camp Hotels for more information. FC Barcelona Football Stadium Tour and Museum Tickets - Barcelona | Viator FC Barcelona Football Stadium Tour and Museum Tickets From USD $ 26.00 View price calendar We're sorry, we cannot confirm pricing due to the following: We're sorry, this tour or activity is not available at this time. Please try selecting another date and/or a different number of travelers. An error has occurred We're sorry! We've encountered a temporary glitch and cannot process your request. Our team is investigating the problem.

In the meantime try pressing the back button, refreshing the page or returning to . Adult (Age 13+) Child (Age 6 to 12) Infant (Age 0 to 5) Important Info Delve into FC Barcelona's history on a 1.5-hour independent tour of Camp Nou stadium. Sail past the long entrance lines with your priority-access ticket and follow in the footsteps of football (soccer) legends from past and present. Visit the changing room, pitch, presidential box, and press room, then head to the FC Barcelona Museum, where you'll find the club’s gleaming trophy collection and interactive exhibits.

Highlights Skip-the-line admission to Camp Nou and FC Barcelona Museum Explore FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium at your own pace Retrace the footsteps of legendary players from the past and present See the team changing room, chapel, presidential box, press room and more Walk onto the pitch and be awed by 360-degree views of the largest stadium in Europe Visit the FC Barcelona Museum and learn about the club’s history through audio-visual displays Head to the special area dedicated to Leo Messi to see his four Ballons d’Or and his three Golden Boots Recent Photos of This Tour FC Barcelona Football Stadium Tour and Museum Tickets The next 'Messi' Leo enjoting the Camp Nou Photo by: Michael H FC Barcelona Football Stadium Tour DSC_0295 Jill and Kieran at the Nou Camp Photo by: Jill M Aparece mi hijo y su enamorada Photo by: DANIEL La and NJ in the Nou Touring Camp Nou camp nou fils et coupe Photo by: claude c 05 2016 FCB vs Espanyol Freezing cold up on the spectator stand. Recommend to get the seats below if you can afford. Photo by: christinelaw27 Players seats down on the ...

This is where some players sit during the soccer game. Photo by: Patricia A shot from the top of the Stadium Photo by: Mohammed A Foto sacada por nosotros , es solo para mostrar el interior en la que no aparecemos. Photo by: Valeria P A panorama from pitch side quite an amazing way to picture the stadium Photo by: ROGER H The view from the press box A superb place to watch from Photo by: ROGER H United Kingdom, 08 2015 Scene as we entered the ... This is me standing in front of the picture of the Barcelona stars pictured on the stadium wall Photo by: ROGER H A view from the commentary ... High up! What You Can Expect Get behind the scenes at Camp Nou Pick up your ticket at the central Barcelona address shown on your voucher, and then make your own way to Camp Nou stadium, Europe's largest football ground and the home of FC Barcelona. Your prebooked ticket entitles you to priority access, so you'll skip right past the long ticket lines that start to form as soon as the stadium opens. Spend the next 1.5 hours exploring independently.

Retrace the footsteps of sporting legends like Gary Linekar and Diego Maradonna as you visit the team’s changing room, stroll through the tunnel towards the pitch, and step out onto the grass to see the stadium from the perspective of a footballer. You'll also see the chapel, TV room, press room, and presidential box. After, continue to the FC Barcelona Museum to enjoy interactive exhibits that speak of the football club’s prosperous past and present. See photographs, sports equipment, team kits and signed memorabilia; watch clips of iconic matches; and gaze at the club's shining collection of trophies. There's also an area dedicated to Leo Messi, which features two interactive walls where you can relive his goals. How long you spend in the stadium and museum is up to you, but many visitors find 1.5 hours to be sufficient. Itinerary Nou Camp Tickets - Seating Maps, Charts, Plans & Soccer Tickets "The Count City" La Sagrada Familia La Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family) is Antoni Gaudí's wondrous basilica and the icon of Barcelona. Under construction since 1882, it won't be completed until around 2065.

Gaudí's many works have given the city its own unique style. Mancana de la Discordia Mançana de la Discòrdia (Apple of Discord) is the 'must see' block on Passeig de Gràcia. Its name derives from the close juxtaposition of its 3 distinct modernist buildings: Casa Lleó Morera, Casa Amatller and Gaudí's ethereal Casa Batlló. Parc Guell Parc Güell is Gaudí's whimsical woodland park complete with tiled dragon fountain, gingerbread houses, Doric columns, mountaintop chapel and vistas at every turn, creating one of the most unique man-made landscapes ever created. Las Ramblas Las Ramblas is the world famous people-watching pedestrian street with dozens of outdoor cafes plus loads of flower-stands, kiosks, jugglers, singers, dancers, puppeteers, sidewalk artists, living statues and assorted oddballs. Barri Gotico (Gothic Quarter) Barri Gotico (Gothic Quarter) is the centre of the old city and is characterized by narrow cobbled streets with tall old buildings that date back from medieval times and some as far back as the original Roman settlement of Barcelona.

Camp Nou - Barcelona - The Stadium Guide The Stadium Guide Club: FC Barcelona | Opening: 1957 | Capacity: 99,354 seats History and description Camp Nou was built between 1954 and 1957, and officially opened on the 24th of September 1957 with a match between FC Barcelona and a selection of players from the city of Warsaw. The stadium replaced Barcelona’s previous ground Camp de les Corts , which, though it could hold 60,000 supporters, was still too small for the growing support of the club. Camp Nou initially consisted of two tiers that could hold 93,000 spectators. It was first called Estadi del FC Barcelona, but got soon referred to as Camp Nou. The stadium was, together with Estadio Santiago Bernabeu , playing venue of the Euro 1964 Championships. It hosted the semi-final between the Soviet Union and Denmark (3-0), and the match for third place between Hungary and the same Denmark (3-1).

The stadium hosted two Cup Winners’ Cup finals in the following decades, the first in 1972 between Glasgow Rangers and Dynamo Moscow (3-2), and the second in 1982 between Barcelona and Standard de Liège (2-1). Camp Nou got expanded with a third tier for the 1982 World Cup, which raised capacity to 120,000 places. During the World Cup, it hosted the opening match between Belgium and Argentina (1-0), three matches in the second group stage, and the semi-final between Italy and Poland (2-0). In 1989, Camp Nou hosted the European Cup final between AC Milan and FC Steaua (4-0), which was followed in 1999 by the Champions League final between Manchester United and FC Bayern (2-1). In the early 1990s, Barcelona started converting various standing areas into seating, which reduced capacity, though additional seats were created by lowering the pitch. Until the late 1990s, Camp Nou still had some standing areas at the top of the third tier, but these were finally eliminated, reducing capacity to just below 100,000.

In contrast to the Bernabéu, Camp Nou has changed relatively little since its inauguration and lacks many of the modern facilities common in most stadiums these days. For the last decade, Barcelona have therefore been investigating either redeveloping Camp Nou, or even building a completely new stadium. In the mid 2000s, the club presented plans for a renovated Camp Nou, designed by Norman Foster, but a lack of funding prevented realisation. The club next started studying a move to a new stadium, but finally decided in 2014 to redevelop the current stadium. The redevelopment will entail the reconstruction of the first tier resulting in a steeper tier with better views, the extension of the top tier over the whole of the stadium, the construction of a roof to cover all seats, and expansions and improvements to the interior of the stadium aimed at providing better facilities. The resulting capacity will be slightly higher at a little over 105,000 seats. Works are planned to start in 2017 and gradually performed over four seasons to finish in 2021.

(photos of the present Camp Nou below) How to get to Camp Nou Camp Nou is located in the east of Barcelona, at about 5 kilometres from Barcelona’s historic city centre. The stadium is part of a sports complex that also includes Barcelona’s Mini Estadi. The stadium is easy to reach by metro . Various stations lie close to the stadium and from all of them it takes an approximate 10-minute walk to reach the stadium. From Barcelona’s city centre one can take metro line 3. Take the metro in the direction of Zona Universitària and get off at station Les Corts. The next two stations, Maria Cristina and Palau Reial, are equal alternatives. The journey from the centre takes about 25 minutes. If coming from the area around the Sagrada Familia, one can take metro line 5. Take the metro in the direction of Cornellà Centre and get off at station Badal or Collblanc. If arriving by car from the Ronda da Dalt (the motorway that runs west of Barcelona), take exit 11 and follow the Avenida Diagonal (B-23) toward the city.

Keep right on the Avenida Diagonal (right of the tram tracks) and after almost two kilometres turn right onto the Calle de Sabino Arana (follow the FC Barcelona signs). Follow the bend to the left (don’t take the tunnel), and turn right onto the Gran Via de Carlos III. Follow for a few hundred metres and turn right onto the Travesía de las Cortes. After another few hundred metres you will see the stadium on your right. If coming from the A-2 (west), take the B-23 into the city, which will automatically flow into the Avenida Diagonal. Address: Calle Arístides Mallol 12, 08028 Barcelona Eat, drink, and sleep near Camp Nou Camp Nou is situated in a rather dense urban area (especially toward the east and south), and one can therefore find the typical local Spanish bars and restaurants in the vicinity of the stadium. The options pale, however, in comparison with what can be found in the centre, which is a short metro ride away. Most eating and drinking in Barcelona is centered in the historic centre (Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Raval), and there is more nightlife in the nearby beach and port areas.

There is a wide selection of hotels, hostels, and rental apartments in the area around Camp Nou. Most are the typical tourist hotels and reasonably affordable. Hotel NH Rallye overlooks the stadium and gets good reviews. Hotel Madanis and Hotel Madanis Liceo come in a similar price category of between €60.00 and €80.00 per night. Hotel Catalonia Rigoletto and Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel are more luxuruous alternatives, whereas Hotel L’Alguer is somewhat more basic, and hence cheaper. Click here for an overview of hotels near Camp Nou. There are also many hotels near Plaça d’Espanya , which is on both metro lines 3 and 5, and of course in Barcelona’s historic centre . FC Barcelona Tickets Tickets for Barcelona games can be bought online, through the official website or Ticketmaster , at the ticket windows (taquillas) of Camp Nou, or through any of the other sales outlets, which include the local tourist offices and club stores.

There are club stores on the Carrer de Provença 439 near the Sagrada Familia, on Plaça de Catalunya, and Maremagnum shopping centre in Barcelona’s city centre. If tickets remain, these can be bought at the ticket windows of the stadium on the day of the match (near gate 9). Barcelona sell out very few games per season, typically only El Clásico and high-profile Champions League matches. Tickets for El Clásico can only be bought by club members, and to get these one therefore needs to revert to the secondary market or use one of the many licensed agencies. The likes of viagogo and Ticketbis offer lots of choice and tend to be reliable, though needless to say that prices are high. Their prices for regular matches tend to be more competitive though, and can even be cheaper than face value so offer an alternative for the official route. Ticket prices depend on the opponent as Barcelona have divided their home games into six different pricing categories. Most tickets fall into one of four (A-D) categories, but prices are higher for Real Madrid (A++), Valencia, (A+), and the last match of the season.

Tickets for category D matches, the cheapest, range from €29.00 for a seat at the upper tier to €109.00 for a central middle-tier seat at the main stand. Tickets for category A matches range from €59.00 to €169.00, and tickets for A+ and A++ games will be even more expensive. You can find a seating map here . Camp Nou stadium tours Barcelona offer self-guided stadium tours, called the Camp Nou Experience, which include a walk through the stadium with audio guide and access to the Barcelona museum. Private guides are available against additional payment. The Camp Nou Experience typically takes between 90 and 120 minutes. The tour opens Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (half an hour to an hour longer in the summer months) and on Sundays until 2:30 pm (all day in the summer months). There are no tours on the day of a match and there is limited access the day before a Champions League match. The tour costs €23.00, which includes the museum.

No reservations are required for groups of under 20 people, but they can still be made online . For more information call +34 93 496 36 00 (902 1899 00 from Spain) or email museu@fcbarcelona.cat . Photos of Camp Nou FcBarcelona.es – Official website of FC Barcelona. Barcelonaturisme.com – Official tourism website for the city of Barcelona. TMB.cat – Barcelona public transport information and journey planner. Keep up to date with the latest stadium news by following @stadiumguide on Twitter (all updates) or liking our Facebook page (occasional updates). Reviews (16) New Camp? Barcelona considers leaving iconic stadium - CNN.com New Camp? Barcelona considers leaving iconic stadium By Updated 2116 GMT (0516 HKT) December 10, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: The world's largest stadiums More than a stadium? – Barcelona is considering leaving its Nou Camp stadium, where it has played since 1957.

The Catalan ground is the largest stadium in Europe with a current capacity of 98,772 , but it falls behind other sporting arenas from around the world. Hide Caption 1 of 5 Photos: The world's largest stadiums Rungnado May Day Stadium, North Korea – The Rungnado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang is the largest in the world. It has a capacity of 150,000 and is pictured here during the Arirang Festival. Hide Caption 2 of 5 Photos: The world's largest stadiums Michigan Stadium, Michigan – The University of Michigan's stadium in Ann Arbor is the third largest in the world. When its full, it houses 109,901 Michigan Wolverines fans. Hide Caption 3 of 5 Photos: The world's largest stadiums Beaver Stadium, Pennsylvania – Beaver Stadium is another giant arena used by a school team. The Penn State Nittany Lions can be backed by up to 106,000 supporters.

Hide Caption 4 of 5 Photos: The world's largest stadiums Estadio Azteca, Mexico City – The home of Mexican football, the 105,000-capactiy Estadio Azteca hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals. Hide Caption Barcelona is considering leaving its Nou Camp stadium The Spanish team has played there since 1957 The Catalan club could build a 105,000-seater arena elsewhere in the city The club's board is also considering increasing the Nou Camp's capacity to 105,000 Spanish football giant Barcelona could be set to leave its famous Nou Camp stadium for a 105,000-seater arena elsewhere in the city. The Catalan club announced Monday it is exploring the possibility of relocating to a site currently owned by the University of Barcelona. The Spanish champion's current stadium has been its home since 1957 and is the largest in Europe. Relocation is just one of two proposals the club's board of directors is exploring. The other would see a roof fitted to the current stadium increasing its capacity from 98,772 to 105,000.

No definitive decision was made following Monday's board meeting, with further talks planned for January. "We've made advances, we have all the information and we're in a position to make a decision," board spokesman Toni Freixa told the club's official website. Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to win the award for the second time in his career. The forward is enjoying the most productive year at Real Madrid while he also fired Portugal to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with a hat-trick during their playoff match with Sweden. Hide Caption 1 of 9 Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Lionel Messi – Argentina's Lionel Messi has monopolized this award for the last four years and he has enjoyed another prolific year with Spanish champions Barcelona. Currently out injured, the No. 10 is being tipped to miss out this year.

Hide Caption 2 of 9 Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Franck Ribery – Bayern Munich won an historic treble in 2013, thanks in no small part to the dazzling form of Franck Ribery, who will also represent France at the 2014 World Cup. Hide Caption 3 of 9 Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Alex Ferguson – Alex Ferguson brought his reign as manager of Manchester United to an end in May after 26 years at Old Trafford. The Scot guided United to a record 20th English title in 2013. Hide Caption 4 of 9 Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Jupp Heynckes – While Ribery shone on the pitch for Bayern, Jupp Heynckes masterminded their success from the dugout. The veteran German was replaced by Josep Guardiola after leaving Bayern in May.

Hide Caption 5 of 9 Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Jurgen Klopp – Heynckes' Bayern team beat Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund in the first all-German Champions League final at Wembley. Despite losing the match 2-1, Klopp earns a place on the shortlist after his young side's style of play won many admirers. Hide Caption 6 of 9 Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Abby Wambach – American Abby Wambach grabbed four first-half goals in a 5-0 win over South Korea in June to overtake Mia Hamm as the leading scorer in women's international soccer history. The 33-year-old has 160 international goals -- the most by any male or female player. Hide Caption 7 of 9 Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Marta – Brazilian Marta dominated women's football between 2006 and 2010. The striker is looking to win this award for the sixth time.

Hide Caption 8 of 9 Photos: 2013 Ballon d'Or: Shortlists Nadine Angerer – German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer was named player of the match after her two penalty saves helped her country beat Norway 1-0 in the final of Euro 2013. Hide Caption Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Setting the World Cup stage – Aerial view of the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Hill, overlooking the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, BrazIl. The famous arena will host the World Cup final on July 13, with 32 nations competing in the tournament. Hide Caption 1 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers 'The greatest' – Ask many Brazilians who is the greatest footballer of all time and their answer will be simple: "Pele." The striker won three World Cups with Brazil between 1958 and 1970 and is his country's leading goalscorer with 77 goals from 92 caps.

Hide Caption 2 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Brazil's best – The Brazil team of 1970, which beat Italy 4-1 in the World Cup final in Mexico, is widely regarded as the greatest of all time. Pele, a three-time World Cup winner is seen here leaping on his teammates. Hide Caption 3 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers New legend? – Neymar will be the man which the Brazilian public will look to for inspiration at the 2014 World Cup. The Barcelona striker starred in the country's Confederations Cup success in July 2013 Hide Caption 4 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Magic Messi? – Despite winning the Champions League and Spanish title with Barcelona, Argentina's Lionel Messi has yet to taste success on the international stage. Hide Caption 5 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Rampant Ronaldo – Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick fired Portugal into the 2014 World Cup after his side defeated Sweden in the playoffs. Ronaldo is the country's joint-top scorer with Pauleta on 47 goals.

Hide Caption 6 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Super Suarez – Luis Suarez played a key role in Uruguay's run to the World Cup. The Liverpool striker was part of the squad which reached the semifinals in South Africa and scored 11 goals in qualifying. Hide Caption 7 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Not bothered – Sweden's forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have to watch the tournament at home -- that's if he's even interested. He told reporters: "A World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup." Hide Caption 8 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Tiki-Taka – Spain is hoping to become the third country to retain the World Cup. Italy won the tournament in 1934 and 1938, while Brazil triumphed in 1958 and 1962. Andres Iniesta scored the winning goal in the 2010 final.

Hide Caption 9 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Fantastic Falcao – Falcao will be one of the players to watch at the tournament with the Monaco striker considered to be one of the most lethal finishers in the game. Falcao scored nine goals in qualifying while his side netted 25 overall. Hide Caption 10 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Brilliant Belgium – Belgium is one of the teams fancied to do well in Brazil. The Belgians reached the semifinals in 1986 and are expected to challenge in the later stages this time around thanks to a crop of outstanding young players. Hide Caption 11 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Plucky underdogs – Cameroon is the lowest ranked team in the tournament. The Indomitable Lions are the 59th best team in the world according to FIFA. It reached the quarterfinals in 1990 where it was beaten by England. Hide Caption 12 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Closer for Klose?

– Miroslav Klose, 35, looks set to feature in a fourth World Cup after helping Germany cruise through qualifying. Klose is the country's joint-top scorer on 68 goals alongside Gerd Muller. Hide Caption 13 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Bosnia bouncing – Bosnian football fans will flock to Brazil after their football team qualified for the World Cup for the very first time. Bosnia finished top of its group and clinched its place at the tournament courtesy of a 1-0 win over Lithuania. Hide Caption 14 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Dutch desire – Three times the Netherlands has reached the final -- and three times it has been beaten. In 1974 it lost out to West Germany before Argentina triumphed four years later. Four years ago it was beaten 1-0 by Spain. Hide Caption 15 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Classy Cahill – Tim Cahill needs one more goal to become Australia's top scorer. He currently has 29, leaving him level with Damian Mori.

Hide Caption 16 of 18 Photos: Your guide to the World Cup in numbers Sacre bleu – France became the first European team to overturn a two-goal deficit in a World Cup playoff to secure its place in Brazil. Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho scored twice as France defeated Ukraine 3-0 on the night, 3-2 on aggregate. Hide Caption Camp Nou Football Stadium Camp Nou Football Stadium Address: C. Aristides Maillol, 12, 08028 Barcelona, Spain Completed Matches After last Saturday’s goal galore against CD Leganés, will Barcelona be able to overcome a rejuvenated Atlético Madrid when they measure forces at Camp Nou on Wednesday? ScheduleWednesday, 21 September 2016 at 20:00 GMT / 21:00 UK / 01:30 IST After last round’s narrow win at San Mamés, will Barcelona be able to extend their recent winning streak when they take on Deportivo Alavés next weekend?

ScheduleSaturday, 10 September 2016 at 18:30 GMT / 19:30 UK / 00:00 IST After an extremely negative week for them, will Barcelona be able to bounce back and to return to winning ways when they take on Valencia next time out? ScheduleSunday, 17 April 2016 at 19:30 GMT / 20:30 UK / 01:00 IST After last Saturday’s disappointing defeat with Real Madrid at Camp Nou, will Barcelona be able to bounce back and return to wins when they on take on Atlético Madrid for the UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals next time out? ScheduleTuesday, 5 April 2016 at 19:45 GMT / 20:45 UK / 01:15 IST After last round’s draw at El Madrigal against Villarreal, will Barcelona be able to return to winning ways when they host Real Madrid at El Clásico next Saturday?

ScheduleSaturday, 2 April 2016 at 19:30 GMT / 20:30 UK / 01:00 IST After last weekend’s smashing win over Getafe at Camp Nou, will Barcelona be able to extend their extraordinary winning streak when host Arsenal next time out? ScheduleWednesday, 16 March 2016 at 19:45 GMT / 19:45 UK / 01:15 IST After last round’s narrow win at the Canary Islands against UD Las Palmas, will Barcelona be able to extend their winning streak when they take on Sevilla next Sunday? ScheduleSunday, 28 February 2016 at 19:30 GMT / 19:30 UK / 01:00 IST After last weekend’s complicated win over Levante at the Comunidad Valenciana, will Barcelona be able to extend their excellent recent streak when they host Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou next Sunday?

ScheduleSunday, 14 February 2016 at 19:30 GMT / 19:30 UK / 01:00 IST After last round’s important win at La Rosaleda, will Barcelona be able to overcome their closest title contenders Atlético Madrid when both sides meet at Camp Nou next weekend? ScheduleSaturday, 30 January 2016 at 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UK / 20:30 IST After a solid home win over Granada last weekend, will Barcelona extend their winning streak when they host Athletic Bilbao next Sunday? ScheduleSunday, 17 January 2016 at 19:30 GMT / 19:30 UK / 01:00 IST After last Saturday’s upset at the Catalan derby against Espanyol, will Barcelona be able to return to winning ways when they host Granada next weekend?

ScheduleSaturday, 9 January 2016 at 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UK / 20:30 IST After winning the FIFA Club World Cup, will Barcelona be able to return to winning ways at Liga BBVA when they host Real Bétis next Wednesday?

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Football stadiums | spain.info in english Province/Island: Barcelona Description This football stadium has the largest capacity of any stadium in Europe, and has hosted the matches of FC Barcelona since 1957. These facilities are recognised by the UEFA as being a five-star stadium –the maximum possible score– and it holds around 99,000 spectators. As well as the pitch itself, the visit includes admission to the FC Barcelona Museum, the club shop and the dressing rooms for visiting teams. There is also a crèche, restaurants, various television studios, a sports medicine centre, the association of former team players and the offices of various of the club's departments. The stadium opened in 1957 under the name of Estadi del FC Barcelona. However it became popularly known as Camp Nou. Finally, in 2001, the club changed its original designation to the name by which it is known today. Type of place: Football stadium Practical information Camp Nou – The Largest Stadium in Europe | don Quijote UK Matthew Wisdom The FC Barcelona Stadium The Camp Nou is a football stadium situated in Spain, in the Catalan city of Barcelona .

It has been the home to one of the most prestigious clubs in the whole world, FC Barcelona since 1957. In terms of seating capacity, it is the 11th biggest stadium in the world and with its ability to house up to 99,786 people; it is the largest in Europe. The Camp Nou has not only been used for football matches, it has also hosted a number of concerts from some of the most famous artists in the music industry. There are plans in place to re-develop the stadium, increasing the seating capacity and making it one of the most aesthetically impressive arenas in the world. Barcelona used to play their football games at the Camp de les Corts but expanding this site was not an option. The club wanted a much larger home, and to this end, construction of the Camp Nou began in March 1954. Felipe Acedo Colunga, the city’s civil governor at the time, oversaw the laying of the first stone, under a blessing from Gregorio Modrego, who was the Archbishop of Barcelona.

Construction work lasted for three years and went 336% over the initial budget, but the amazing football ground was officially opened on 24th September 1957. The arena underwent further transition in 1980, because of the forthcoming 1982 World Cup that was being played in Spain. The seating capacity was once again increased, and VIP lounges, a new media area and more hospitality boxes were added to this colossal structure. After UEFA prohibited standing areas in 1999, the overall capacity settled to its current size. Because of the high quality facilities, and sheer size of the Camp Nou, it has hosted a number of high profile International, Olympic and European matches. The facilities are now made up of a chapel for the use of the players, mini-pitches for training matches and a memorabilia shop. The museum of the FC Barcelona is the second-most visited Catalan museum, attracting over 1.2 million visitors every year, many of whom also embark on a Camp Nou Tour.

There is a new project underway that will transform the football ground into a more modern stadium, and with re-modeling costs expected to rise to some €600 million, an even more breath-taking, awe-inspiring venue will exist in Barcelona, with the ambitious building work scheduled to be completed in 2021. It is not only sports events that take place at this arena. Pope John Paul II undertook a mass for a congregation of more than 120,000 at the Camp Nou in November 1982. Furthermore, a great number of concerts have unfolded at the stadium, and musical greats ranging from Julio Iglesias to Michael Jackson, alongside a huge number of others have all performed at this hugely famous venue. Latest Student Articles Barcelona FC Barcelona FC Come and see the living legend FC Barcelona Barcelona Adventure offer tickets for all Barcelona FC home games. This is a great opportunity to see some of the best football players in the world at the legendary Nou Camp stadium. Surely any football fan would love to have tickets to visit Barcelona football club's legendary Nou Camp stadium in and watch some of the best football players in the world apply their trade in the 100,000 capacity arena.

Football doesn't get much better than this. Leo Messi, winner of the Balon D'Or on 4 occasions and world player of the year is the obvious attraction but the formidable supporting cast includes, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Pique, Cesc, Dani Alves and new wonder boy Neymar to name but just a few. Under the guidance of Gerardo Martino, FC Barcelona will again be red hot favourites for domestic and international honours this coming season. Spanish football league games usually take place on Saturday or Sunday evenings at the Nou Camp stadium, so bear this in mind when booking your tickets. When possible the tickets are all seated in a row but when not possible we ensure that everyone is sat close by in the same section separated by just a couple of rows. The Barça football museum is also worth visiting if you're interested in the history of Barcelona football club (open every day) and a tour of the football stadium is highly recommended. If you are interested in tickets for the Nou Camp tour please let us know. Barcelona ticket prices varies depending on the team they are playing and the time of year the game is being played so please ask for a quote and we will get you the best possible price available.

For those with more modest ambitions Barça's poor relations, R.C.D Espanyol play at their new stadium on the outskirts of the city and you can buy tickets from us for any Espanyol home game. We are a recognised agent of FC Barcelona and therefore have tickets for ALL Barça’s home games. I cannot begin to thank you enough for the football tickets that you sorted for Barcelona vs Osasuna! Words cannot express how good the atmosphere was and how amazing our seats were. It really was the peak of the stag do that was arranged and I have never seen someone as happy as the stag was that evening. I will be thoroughly recommending you guys to anyone who is thinking of doing a similar thing and wanted to thank you for an excellent service. Jonathan March 2014 Interested in this activity and would like to find out more? Would you like to discuss a bespoke solution? Just let us know. Your name

Question: The Nou Camp Football Stadium is in which Spanish city?
Answer: Barcelona