Barcelona's home stadium, the Campano, was built by self-respecting Barcelona supporters, not only for its absolute size, but also for its architectural design. Barcelona encompasses every part of it, and the FC Barcelona stadium is one of the many reasons why FC Barcelona will be so famous. Since the day the Camp Nou was commissioned, it has evolved every day to suit the times. Within the last few decades Camp Nou has been updated several times in terms of the configuration of the ground and the environment, with more and more hardware being built and equipped with new high-tech facilities. More recently, the stadium's capacity has been cut back in order to comply with FIFA regulations, with the grass perimeter reduced by three meters, while the flat roof of the stands has been removed.
[edit]Stadium history
Before the Camp Nou stadium was built, the Cathedral Stadium used by Barcelona could only accommodate 60,000 people, and at that time, the club believed that the stadium was no longer adequate for the application, and when Kubala joined Barcelona, the old Cathedral Stadium appeared to be too small, and so it was decided to buy a big chunk of land near the stadium to build a new stadium. But the early stage of preparation, Barcelona will side once for the location of the problem and disputes, until the new president of the Merozens assumed office, finally in 1954 to start construction, and named Camp Nou Stadium, in September 24, 1957 officially opened. The dream of the Barcelona people finally became a reality.
Background stage (1948-1954)
The proposal to build a new stadium for Barcelona first came in 1948. Subsequently when Hungarian ace Kubala joined Barcelona in June 1950, opinions on the subject grew stronger, after all, Barcelona's old stadium, the Cathedral Stadium, was just too small. The Cathedral Stadium was built in 1922 and after several expansions had a maximum capacity of 60,000 spectators at the time, although the old stadium was too old to do any expansions. So on September 19th, 1950. Barcelona's top officials, under the auspices of Mr. Garrobert, purchased a plot of land near Matelnitat, which was also very close to the Cathedral Stadium.
A troublesome period followed, when on February 9, 1951, the new stadium construction team suddenly decided to change the address of the new stadium, and they chose a piece of land at the top of the Dai Agno. The building team and the Barcelona hierarchy then began grueling negotiations that never led to an agreement. The plan was then declared abortive until Francisco . Miro. On November 14, 1953, Mr. Francisco Milo Sanz was elected President of Barcelona. The new president was a strong advocate of a new stadium. He believed that the construction of the new stadium should continue immediately. On February 18th, 1954, Miro Sanz announced that the construction of the new stadium would begin on the same plot of land that the Bar?a executives had bought in 1950. On March 28th, in front of 60,000 Bar?a fans, Mr. Mirósance, accompanied by the President of the Region of Catalonia, Golonna, laid the first stone of the Camp Nou stadium and was blessed by the Cardinal of Barcelona, Cardinal Modrigo.
Construction phase (1954-1957)
The construction of the new stadium was entrusted to Francisco Mietjans, the cousin of the Barcelona president, Mr. Mirosans. Mietjans. Mr. Miro and Josip. Josip Soterass. Mr. Joséphe Sotras Mauro and Lorenzo García. Mr. Lorenzo Garcia. Mr. Lorenzo Garcia Balbon. A little over a year later, on July 11, 1955, the club launched a partnership for the construction of the stadium with the ingar sa company, which invested 66,620,000 pesetas in the construction of the Camp Nou stadium, which was to be completed within 18 months. However, the new stadium in fact cost much more than the budget, amounting to 288 million pesetas, and it was fortunate that the Bar?a hierarchy was able to secure an investment of 100 million pesetas and a loan of 60 million pesetas from the bank in time for the project to continue. Barcelona can repay these loans within a few years after the completion of the stadium.
Putting it into use (1957 - present)
On September 24, 1957 Barcelona's new home, Camp Nou, was officially declared open for use. The Stadium Construction Committee decided to hold a special ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new stadium by Mr. Alex Buceres and Mr. Nicolás Buceres. Mr. Alex Buceres and Mr. Nicolas Kassos. Mr. Alex Buceres and Mr. Nicolas Cassos. On September 21st, in the Barcelona meeting room, a member of the Royal Spanish Academy, Mr. Joseph. Mr. José María. Mr. José María de . Cascio announced the official procedure for the inauguration of the new stadium. During that weekend, the representatives of the various clubs gathered at the Cathedral Stadium for the International Sports Congress, important enough events to inspire Mr. José P.m. de Sagala. Mr. Josep M. de Sagala was inspired enough to write a lyric for the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Barcelona stadium, while Adolfo Cabernet composed the music. Mr. Adolfo Cabernet composed the music for the lyrics.
It was the Feast of Messer, and the whole of Barcelona was dressed up in the colors of FC Barcelona. The opening ceremony began with a Mass, presided over by Cardinal Modrigo of Barcelona, with a very solemn crowd of fans. The choir then sang "Hallelujah" and many top political and sporting figures were seated on the podium with Barcelona president Mirozans.
At this point, the Camp Nou stands were not yet completely finished. But it could already hold more than 90,000 people. All the Catalan sports clubs took part in the procession. The theme tune for the ceremony was then played throughout the stadium. At 4:30 pm, FC Barcelona played a friendly match with a team from Warsaw, Poland. The Barcelona starting lineup was as follows: Lambrechts, Oliveira, Brugge, Sergara, Vergas, Gensana, Bassola, Villaverde, Martinez, Kubala, Tejada. In the second half, Barcelona's lineup was: Lambrechts, Bulug, Sergara, Grossia, Frotac, Bosch, Hermes, Ribeiras, Tejada, Sampedro, Evaristo. In the end Barcelona won 4-2, with Martinez scoring the first goal in Camp Nou history for Barcelona. Tejada, Sampedro and Evaristo also scored. At halftime, 1,500 Barcelona Dance Arts performed the traditional Catalan dance of the sadhana, and 10,000 free vegetable-wrapped minced pork and rice (local Barcelona food) were served to fans. Thus began a new era in Barcelona's history.
[edit]Development and innovation
Starting from the day the Camp Nou was put into use, it has evolved every day, adapting to all times at any time. Within the last few decades Camp Nou has updated the configuration of the grounds and the environment several times. More and more hardware has been built and equipped with the latest high technology. This is how Camp Nou has always been revolutionized.
Development of Camp Nou
When it first opened, Camp Nou could only hold 93,053 spectators (it was originally planned for 150,000, but was later canceled), and the stadium measured 107x72 meters (now Camp Nou is 105x68, in line with UEFA's requirements). The main materials were concrete and steel. The stadium is now 48 meters high in one **** and covers a total area of 55,000 square meters, 250 meters long and 220 meters wide. Fans can walk out in less than 5 minutes. During the 1998-1999 season, UEFA recognized the unparalleled splendor of Camp Nou, giving it a 5-star rating. After its completion in 1957, the stadium has undergone the following innovations:
- Floodlighting installations, the first match to be lit by floodlights at the Camp Nou was the 1959-1960 European Champions Cup second round match when Barcelona hosted CSKA Sofia.
- Electronic scoreboard at the parallel height of the second tier of stands, completed in the 1975-1976 season
- Individual boxes, built in the second tier of stands, completed in the 1981-1982 season
- VIP lounge, built in the first tier of stands, completed in the 1981-1982 season
- Press conference Lobby Behind the first tier of stands, completed during the 1981-1982 season
- Matrix display scoreboard, both north and south goal directions. Completed during the 1981-1982 season.
- Expansion of the stadium. In order to meet the requirements of the 1982 World Cup in Spain, the capacity of the stadium was increased by 22,150 to 115,000.
- Inauguration of the Club Museum, behind the second tier of stands, completed on September 24, 1984
- Establishment of the Museum Art Foundation, completed in the 1985-1986 season
- Establishment of the new offices of the Association of Former Bar?a Players, behind the 1st tier of the front stand, completed in the 1990-1991 season
- Reconstruction of the The reconstruction of the first tier of the stand, which was carried out in the summer of 1994, lowered the pitch's grass by 2.5 meters, thus increasing the capacity of the stadium. Seats were also installed behind the goals and the former pitch safety gully was removed
- Wembley and Basel VIP lounges, behind the 1st tier front stand, completed in the 1994-1995 season. These two 250 square meter lounges are available to Barcelona members during match days.
- New press box, 3rd tier, behind the front stand, completed 1994-1995 season
- Updated rainproof roof over the stadium, 3rd tier, above the front stand, completed 1994-1995 season
- Bar?a Resource Center in the Club Museum, 2nd tier, behind the front stand, completed October 20, 1994
- Bar?a's Lounge around the stadium. , completion time 1995-1996 season
- Underground parking lot. Underneath the front stands. Completion time 1996-1997 season. This project added 400 spaces to the two levels of underground parking, adding to the previous 400, making 800 spaces in one ****.
- FC Barcelona Medical Center, behind the second tier of stands at the south goal, completed in the 1996-1997 season
- Electronic Facilities Master Control Center, third tier of stands, completed in the 1996-1997 season
- Reconstruction of the front stand portico and expansion of the museum, completed in the 1997-1998 season. As a result of these innovations, the museum was enlarged by two times its size, and there is also a members-only walkway. This porch also bears the names of all the players in the history of the team.
- New electronic scoreboard at the stadium, completed during the 1997-1998 season. During this season, the old scoreboard was removed and replaced with a new electronic scoreboard that was newly outfitted.
- Technical Maintenance Office, behind the second tier stands, completed in 1997-1998
- Conversion of all the standing seats into seated ones, completed in 1998-1999, after which the Camp Nou now has a capacity of 98,787 spectators.
- New microphone system. Three tiers of stands. Completed in the 1998-1999 season
- New floodlighting system. 3 tiers of stands. Completion time 1998-1999 season
[edit]350 million remodeling of the Camp Nou stadium
Barcelona will adjust the seating structure of the grandstand and add 15,000 seats, the stadium access as well as a number of facilities will be adjusted to add more high-tech facilities, and may even add a transparent roof. The total cost will be as high as 350 million euros, of which the internal renovation of the stadium will cost about 200 million euros (the renovation of the Bernabeu stadium cost 180 million euros a few years ago), and the external renovation will cost 150 million euros, and Barcelona hopes to transform all the neighborhoods around the Nou Camp stadium into the same style, in order to make the area where the Nou Camp stadium is located into an upscale tourist area that blends architecture and sports, and attract more fans from all over the world The club will be the first of its kind in the world to be able to attract more fans from all over the world.
When the club put this proposal forward, many people thought it was a pipe dream, as it would be almost impossible for Barcelona to raise that kind of money in a short period of time. However, a month later, things had progressed a lot, because Barcelona found a solution to the funding problem: to transform the real estate of the small stadium (Miniestadi) next to the Camp Nou stadium and sell it, so that Barcelona could raise enough money.
Barcelona President Laporta and the Catalan Institute of Architecture signed a cooperation agreement, the Institute of Architecture will select architects from now on, the large-scale renovation plan called "Nou Camp Nou" (the new Camp Nou) also began the initial prelude. Barcelona's plan to demolish the small stadium fits right in with Barcelona's urban planning.
It is reported that after the demolition of the small stadium, Barcelona will have 100,000 to 120,000 square meters of land ushered in the construction of real estate, the completion of the entire plan, Barcelona's income will reach 350 million euros. In addition, Barcelona will also sell 1/3 of the area of a farm called Can Rigalt, located near Ospitaleit, in exchange for about 50 million euros in revenue. A total of ****€400 million would be just enough money to refurbish the Camp Nou stadium as well as remodel the club's basketball arena. Laporta wants to see the whole project completed as soon as possible, in order to turn the Nou Camp into "the most modern stadium in the world".
When superstar Kubala joined Barcelona, the old Cathedral Stadium seemed too small, so a new stadium for Barcelona became a necessity. Between the time this proposal was made and the time the Camp Nou was commissioned on September 24, 1957, FC Barcelona had a tough time, but the Barcelonians' dream eventually became a reality. Now, with Junior, Messi and Eto'o attracting more and more fans to come and see the game - as of the end of last year, FC Barcelona's membership has exceeded 152,000 people, the world's largest membership, and this number is still growing at a rate of nearly 50 people per day, the Camp Nou has once again become a bit narrow in the eyes of the fans! The Nou Camp is once again becoming a bit narrow in the eyes of the fans. So, a new plan of Barcelona has been proposed: in the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Camp Nou, a large-scale expansion and renovation.
In fact, since the day the Nou Camp was opened, it has evolved every day to meet the needs of the times. The Camp Nou has updated its configuration and environment several times over the last few decades. More and more hardware has been built and equipped with new high-tech facilities.
FC Barcelona is aiming to complete this major renovation before the Camp Nou's "Golden Wedding Anniversary" in September, when it will present a new, modern stadium to fans around the world. Inside the stadium, it is possible to adjust the seating structure of the stands and add 15,000 seats, stadium access and some facilities will be adjusted to add more high-tech facilities, including the VIP lounge is also likely to be renovated.
The Barcelona club has had a preliminary projection of the entire cost, the total cost will be as high as 350 million euros, of which the stadium internal renovation will cost about 200 million euros (a few years ago the Bernabeu stadium renovation cost 180 million euros), the external renovation cost 150 million euros, Barcelona hopes to be able to the Nou Camp stadium around the neighborhood are all transformed into the same style, in order to let the Nou Camp stadium in the region become an upscale tourist area that blends architecture and sports, attracting more fans from around the world.
[edit]Famous finals held at Camp Nou
-The final of the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) in the 1962-1963 season. The sides were Barcelona and Real Zaragoza. It was the first time that the tournament, which bears Franco's name, was not held in Madrid, Franco's old stomping ground, but in Barcelona, the capital of the Catalan region. Franco also came to the Camp Nou to watch the match. Barcelona won 3-1, with Pereda, Cocis, and Saldua scoring for Barcelona.
- European Cup Winners' Cup Final 1981-1982 season between Barcelona and Standard Liege On May 12, 1982, 100,000 fans went crazy for Barcelona's 2-1 victory with goals from Simonsen and Quini.
- The 1971-1972 European Winners' Cup was played between Rangers and Dynamo Moscow, and on May 24, 1972, Rangers won 3-2 at the Camp Nou.
- The 1988-1989 European Champions Cup final was played between ac Milan and Red Star Bucharest, and on May 24, 1989, ac Milan won 4-0 at Camp Nou.
-The 1998-1999 Champions League final, May 26, 1999, Manchester United beat Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Camp Nou. It was part of Barcelona's centenary celebrations.
[edit]Other events at Camp Nou
- On November 27, 1974, during Bar?a's 75th anniversary celebrations, the Bar?a anthem was sung for the first time by 3,500 people. Bar?a then beat the GDR national team 2-1 in a friendly.
- The opening ceremony of the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain was held on June 13, 1982 at Camp Nou. 100,000 people watched Argentina's 1-0 victory over Belgium. Then Camp Nou also played Poland's 3-0 win over Belgium on June 28, the USSR's 1-0 win over Belgium on July 1, the USSR's 0-0 draw with Poland on July 4, and Italy's 2-0 win over Poland on July 8th.
- In the summer of 1992, Barcelona hosted the Olympics. Camp Nou became the main venue for soccer matches. In the end, the Spanish team, which included Barcelona's Ferrer, Pep Guardiola and others, won the gold medal with a 3-2 victory over Poland in the final on August 8
-On November 28, 1998, the Camp Nou hosted Barcelona's centennial celebrations.
- Barcelona's friendly match against the Brazilian national team on April 28, 1999 was preceded by a moving scene. All the club's living former players came to the Camp Nou for a parade to celebrate Barcelona's centenary.
[Edit]Place of important events
Apart from Barcelona's home matches, the Camp Nou is also used for a wide variety of other important events at other times. One can see the best soccer team in the world, Barcelona, play at the Camp Nou, as well as concerts such as the Pope's visit and Iglesias.
[edit]Concerts
- Luis. Lackey (7-7-1985)
-Bruce. Springsteen (3-8-1988)
-Michael. Iglesias (8-9-1988)
-International Human Rights Rally Concert (10-9-1988)Bruce Springsteen, Stingray, and Derek Baldwin. Bruce Springsteen, Stingsting, Josue Endor, Trayvon. Endor, Tracy Chapman. Tracy Chapman, Peter Gabriel. Gabriel and De La Rue. La.
-The Three Tenors (13-7-1997): Josip Carreras, Prosper. Carreras, Plácido Domingo. Plácidodomingo and Luciano Pavarotti. Josep Carreras (1-1-1997): Josep Carreras, Plácidodomingo and Luciano Pavarotti. Carreras (1-10-1999).
Papal visit to Camp Nou
On November 17, 1982 Barcelona had the great honor of welcoming Pope John Paul II. On November 17, 1982, Barcelona was honored to receive the visit of Pope John Paul II. The Pope received 120,000 faithful at the Camp Nou in the pouring rain. At the invitation of President Nú?ez, the Pope became the 108,000th member of FC Barcelona.
[edit]Introduction in English
FC. Barcelona
Barcelona
Nou Camp
Camp Nou
Capacity: 120,000
Capacity:120,000
Address: Avinguda Aristides Maillol, s/n, 08028, Barcelona
Built: 1956
Length: 105 m
Width: 72 m
Opened: 1957/9/24
Camp Nou could only hold 93,053 spectators when it first opened (the original plan was for 150,000). 150,000, which was later canceled), the stadium measured 107x72 meters (now Camp Nou is 105x68, in compliance with UEFA requirements). The main materials were concrete and steel. After its completion in 1957, the stadium had already undergone the following innovations:
- Floodlighting, the first match to be lit by floodlights at Camp Nou was when Barcelona hosted CSKA Sofia in the second round of the European Champions Cup in the 1959-1960 season.
- Electronic scoreboard at the parallel height of the second tier of stands, completed in the 1975-1976 season
- Individual boxes, built in the second tier of stands, completed in the 1981-1982 season
- VIP lounge, built in the first tier of stands, completed in the 1981-1982 season
- Press conference Lobby Behind the first tier of stands, completed during the 1981-1982 season
- Matrix display scoreboard, both north and south goal directions. Completion of the 1981-1982 season.
- Expansion of the stadium. In order to meet the requirements of the 1982 World Cup in Spain, the capacity of the stadium was increased by 22,150 to 115,000.
- Inauguration of the Club Museum, behind the second tier of stands, completed on September 24, 1984
- Establishment of the Museum Art Foundation, completed in the 1985-1986 season
- Establishment of the new offices of the Association of Former Bar?a Players, behind the 1st tier of the front stand, completed in the 1990-1991 season
- Reconstruction of the The reconstruction of the first tier of the stand, which was carried out in the summer of 1994, lowered the pitch's grass by 2.5 meters, thus increasing the capacity of the stadium. Seats were also installed behind the goals and the former pitch safety gully was removed
- Wembley and Basel VIP lounges, behind the 1st tier front stand, completed in the 1994-1995 season. These two 250 square meter lounges are available to Barcelona members during match days.
- New press box, 3rd tier, behind the front stand, completed 1994-1995 season
- Updated rainproof roof over the stadium, 3rd tier, above the front stand, completed 1994-1995 season
- Bar?a Resource Center in the Club Museum, 2nd tier, behind the front stand, completed October 20, 1994
- Bar?a's Lounge around the stadium. , completion time 1995-1996 season
- Underground parking lot. Underneath the front stands. Completion time 1996-1997 season. This project added 400 spaces to the two levels of underground parking, adding to the previous 400, making 800 spaces in one ****.
- FC Barcelona Medical Center, behind the second tier of stands at the south goal, completed in the 1996-1997 season
- Electronic Facilities Master Control Center, third tier of stands, completed in the 1996-1997 season
- Reconstruction of the front stand portico and expansion of the museum, completed in the 1997-1998 season. As a result of these innovations, the museum was enlarged by two times its size, and there is also a members-only walkway. This porch also bears the names of all the players in the history of the team.
- New electronic scoreboard at the ballpark, completed during the 1997-1998 season. During this season, the old scoreboard was removed and replaced with a new electronic scoreboard that was newly outfitted.
- Technical Maintenance Office, behind the second tier stands, completed in 1997-1998
- Conversion of all the standing seats into seated ones, completed in 1998-1999, after which the Camp Nou now has a capacity of 98,787 spectators.
- New microphone system. Three tiers of stands. Completed in the 1998-1999 season
- New floodlighting system. 3 tiers of stands. Completion 1998-1999 season
The stadium is now 48 meters high in one **** and covers a total area of 55,000 square meters, 250 meters long and 220 meters wide. Fans can walk out in less than five minutes. In the 1998-1999 season, UEFA recognized the unparalleled splendor of the Camp Nou, giving it a 5-star rating. Nowadays, the main ancillary facilities of the Camp Nou are as follows:
- Locker rooms
- Chapel
- Various boxes
- VIP lounge
- Press conference hall
- Television broadcasting studios
- Press gallery
- Technical service offices
- Sports Medical Center
- General Control Center
- Office of the Association of Former Barcelona Players
- Museum of FC Barcelona's "President Nú?ez" (Bar?a Museum named after Nú?ez)
- Bar?a Resource Center