{"id":14042,"date":"2025-10-21T04:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/barca-athletic-return-to-camp-nou-against-nico-williams_315079_102\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T04:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:04:00","slug":"barca-athletic-return-to-camp-nou-against-nico-williams_315079_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/fc-barcelona\/barca-athletic-return-to-camp-nou-against-nico-williams_315079_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Bar\u00e7a\u2013Athletic: Return to Camp Nou against Nico Williams?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bar\u00e7a\u2013Athletic match of matchday 13 already has a date and time: Saturday, November 22 at 4:15 PM. The match could be played at Spotify Camp Nou with some added spice: Nico Williams \u2014who renewed with Athletic\u2014 vs Marcus Rashford.<\/h2> \r\n
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FC Barcelona<\/strong> now knows the schedule for one of the matches marked in red on the calendar: the Bar\u00e7a\u2013Athletic Club<\/strong> match of matchday 13 of LaLiga EA Sports will be played on Saturday, November 22 at 16:15<\/a><\/strong>. The match arrives with sporting incentives and a key institutional context: the possible reopening of the Spotify Camp Nou.<\/p>

Return to Spotify Camp Nou? Phase 1B is the key<\/h2>

The City Council granted the first occupancy license for phase 1A (partial opening), but Bar\u00e7a<\/strong> has chosen not to reopen the Camp Nou<\/a><\/strong> until phase 1B is available (\u224845,000 seats), prioritizing safety, fan experience, and economic impact over a too-small capacity.<\/p>

The window of opportunity points to mid-November, but the club has not yet confirmed a venue for this match. Consequently, the return could coincide with the Bar\u00e7a\u2013Athletic<\/strong> game if the 1B license is formalized in time and the technical tests go perfectly. If not, the team would remain in Montju\u00efc until further notice.<\/p>

Nico Williams: The signing that wasn’t and the reunion<\/h2>

Nico Williams’<\/a><\/strong> destiny could have been different, but the attacker renewed with Athletic, securing his future and making any operation more expensive. In the summer there were contacts between F\u00e9lix Tainta (agent) and Deco<\/strong> to explore possibilities, but the extension of the Spanish international’s contract closed that path and increased the intrigue for matches like this.<\/p>

For Bar\u00e7a<\/strong>, Nico fit the bill due to his speed, ability to get past players, and the number of crosses he puts in from the left. For Athletic, his staying has been a declaration of intent in sporting and emotional terms. The match will therefore offer a direct showcase of the Navarran winger against a demanding Azulgrana defense.<\/p>

Rashford Breaks Through on Bar\u00e7a’s Left Flank<\/h2>

Finally, Bar\u00e7a strengthened their squad with Marcus Rashford<\/a><\/strong> on loan from Manchester United, with an option to buy at the end of the season. His adaptation is proving positive, and he already has a notable offensive output in league and European minutes, contributing threat in space, striking ability, and inside play.<\/p>

The winger can alternate between the extreme and internalization to attack intervals between the flank and the center, something that fits with the profiles of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal<\/strong> on the opposite side.<\/p>