Barcelona vice-president Elena Fort has apologized to fans for the delay to the club’s return to Camp Nou. After publicly confirming their plans to host the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10, Barcelona were blocked from hosting fixtures at the stadium in its current state after failing to receive approval from local authorities.

Since Barcelona and Spotify agreed to a sponsorship deal in March 2022, they have collaborated on a few firsts.

As the Joan Gamper Trophy approaches, signs point toward yet another unexpected delay — and questions are swirling about what it could mean for the club’s upcoming campaign.