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LEGEND'S MARK: LEWANDOWSKI WRITES HISTORY WITH FIRST GOAL AT BARCA'S NEW HOME
Robert Lewandowski scored the historic first goal as Barcelona celebrated their emotional return to a partially renovated Camp Nou, beating Athletic Club to go level with Real Madrid in La Liga.
The experienced forward put the ball in the net just four minutes into the game, which kicked off celebrations for Barca's return to their home ground following a two-and-a-half-year absence.
Barca initially intended to welcome fans back to Camp Nou a year prior, but the reopening was delayed repeatedly due to construction setbacks and various other challenges.
"This day held significance not just for me, but for everyone involved. I am very pleased that I had the opportunity to score the opening goal upon our return to Camp Nou," Lewandowski shared with Barca One.
"Having played in numerous stadiums, I can say that this one has a unique atmosphere. I am very proud of both myself and the team, as we performed exceptionally well today and secured a victory.
"I believe that scoring the first goal here is an achievement that I will always cherish."
The victory put Barca on equal footing with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga and marked a step up from the team's play in recent games.
"A few days prior, upon my return from representing my country, I had a strong feeling that something extraordinary was on the horizon," Lewandowski continued.
"We all are aware that this particular match will be etched in our memories for years to come."
Barca's coach, Hansi Flick, expressed his admiration for the former Bayern Munich striker.
"He's a player who, when presented with an opportunity, almost always converts it into a goal," Flick commented to reporters.
"It was crucial for us to score early today, as it boosted our confidence."
Approximately 45,000 supporters occupied the three available stands, while the stadium's third tier was still being built. The completion of the project is now anticipated in 2027, a year behind the initial timeline.
BACK HOME: LAPORTA PICKS SENTIMENTAL STAR FOR CAMP NOU'S HONORARY OPENING KICK
FC Barcelona makes a historic return to the partially renovated Spotify Camp Nou after 2.5 years away. President Laporta calls it a historic day as Barça prepares to face Athletic Club in La Liga.
HOME AT LAST: HANSI FLICK ON CAMP NOU 'INCREDIBLE' FEELING
Barcelona returns to the Spotify Camp Nou as Hansi Flick previews the Athletic Club clash. He provides updates on Rashford's fever, Raphinha's return, and Pedri's progress ahead of the historic fixture.
In front of reporters, Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick calmly previewed the big La Liga game against Athletic Club at the newly reopened Spotify Camp Nou.
Flick answered some pending questions while recognising that fans were more excited since the stadium is now ready for games again.
He began by talking about the team's return to their well-known home stadium and how much they had missed playing there.
"We are all very happy to be back at our stadium. The other team is very skilled.
They are a very skilled team that plays in the Champions League. It's a great chance for us to see where we stand."
Flick then talked about why Camp Nou is so helpful, especially because of the feeling created during the club's recent open practice.
We would definitely rather play at Spotify Camp Nou. It was an amazing feeling when we saw it during open practice.
I think it can give us great support during the game because the fans are close and they know the team needs help.
"It's really great to see that connection between the team and the fans, and they always help us."
Regarding Lamine Yamal
Because the young player is working hard and feeling more pressure, the Barça coach was also asked about Lamine Yamal's health.
Flick said, "He has been working very hard for the last few weeks, and I am very impressed with what I have seen." I don't have anything else to say.
"There will be good times and bad times, but he has been dealing with things well."
When asked about how the RFEF responded to the "Lamine case," he continued his thoughts. Flick clearly stated,
"Lamine is our player. Our players are important to us. The national team also takes care of them, and I think that was the right choice.
He is very disciplined, works very hard, and learning how to handle everything is a key step for him. He has done a great job."
When asked about the bigger conflict between Barcelona and the RFEF, Flick chose to avoid problems and instead focused on the tough schedule ahead.
"Things are what they are. Right now, we are focused on the next four weeks. There are nine games where a lot of points are at stake.
It's what we have to do, and it's our job. We don't need to worry about the distractions."
Updates on Raphinha, Rashford, Pedri and Joan Garcia
After updates on Raphinha and Marcus Rashford, the focus changed to the team's physical condition. Flick described the problems the English forward had, saying,
Marcus could not practice yesterday or today because he has a fever. I don't think he will play tomorrow.
The good news is that Raphinha is back, and I really appreciate what he brings to the team.
We'll find out tomorrow, but it's very important that he comes back. But, he will start the game from the sidelines.
Even though Flick asked for caution, there was also optimism that Pedri would get better.
"We're taking it slow, and we won't push him too hard. That would be wrong. Still, he is improving and getting better fast.
"We're happy with how things are right now. He will be back before long. I don't know if he will be back for the Chelsea match.
Flick gave a simple yes when asked if Joan Garcia would be in the starting lineup for tomorrow’s match.
"What do you think? Yes? "Okay, you are right," he said.
Flick also heard that if Barcelona won against Athletic Club, they might briefly be in first place in La Liga. He answered by talking about staying focused and steady.
"We want to focus on each match as it comes. Like we did last year, we should always know what we want and how we want to play, because we know there is a long way to go.
“We know Madrid is a tough team, but there are others like Villarreal and Atletico; they're great teams, and that's the thing. In each match, we need to think about ourselves first and try our best.
Another topic was Frenkie de Jong being unable to play; Flick did not give away any game plan details, but he shared,
"We know how to make up for him being gone, and we've been working on how we want to play tomorrow. But you'll see tomorrow, because I don't want to talk about it today.
It’s the same for Frenkie as it is for Pedri. We believe in them, and they are great players. But sometimes we can’t count on them, and we have to deal with it.
When Flick was finally asked about who would kick off the game to start it, he smiled and said, "I don't know." Gavi might be able to do it.
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