Two and a half years since their last home match, Barcelona finally returned to the iconic Camp Nou—and what a spectacular return it was. The Catalan giants celebrated in style, thrashing Athletic Bilbao 4–0 in a match that had fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation.
The victory temporarily lifts Barcelona to the top of La Liga, at least for a day. Ten wins in thirteen games have earned them 31 points, equal to Real Madrid, who have played one fewer game. With a superior goal difference, the Blaugrana are back at the summit, and if Real fail against Elche tomorrow, Barcelona could further extend their lead.
The stadium, however, is still under renovation, limiting attendance to roughly 45,000 spectators—less than half of its full capacity. Next season, with the gallery fully open, Camp Nou will be able to host 105,000 fans.
The match itself was a showcase of attacking brilliance. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in just the fourth minute, giving Barcelona an early edge. Ferran Torres doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time, while Fermín López extended it to 3–0 shortly after the second half began. Torres completed the scoring in the 90th minute, cementing a comprehensive victory.
A crucial moment came in the 54th minute when Bilbao midfielder Sancet received a red card for fouling López, leaving Bilbao to defend with ten men for the remainder of the game.
For Barcelona, this match was more than three points; it was a celebration of resilience, style, and the magic of Camp Nou. Even at partial capacity, the roar of the fans confirmed that the Blaugrana’s homecoming was nothing short of majestic, and the team looks poised to reclaim its dominance in Spanish football.