Worker dies during reconstruction of Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium
A 54-year-old construction worker died from a head injury during renovations at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium on Friday. Barcelona FC expressed condolences and regret over the workplace accident. The club has been undertaking a major overhaul of Europe's largest football stadium since 2023, with completion expected to raise capacity to 105,000.
Barcelona Football Club confirmed the death of a construction worker at its Camp Nou stadium following a workplace accident. According to Catalan police, the 54-year-old victim sustained a fatal blow to the head, though additional details regarding the incident's circumstances were not disclosed. The club issued a statement expressing deep regret and extending condolences to the worker's family, friends, and colleagues.
Camp Nou has been undergoing extensive reconstruction since 2023 as part of a comprehensive modernization initiative. The venue, which holds the distinction of being Europe's largest football stadium, has maintained partial operations throughout the renovation period. Players resumed use of the facility in November of the previous year, though fan seating capacity remained limited as construction activities continued.
Upon completion, the stadium's capacity will reach 105,000 seats, solidifying its position as Europe's largest venue. Barcelona's upcoming season begins on August 23 at Elche, with the club's first home match at the partially reopened Camp Nou scheduled for August 27 against Athletic Bilbao.
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