Barcelona are reportedly considering moving the Clasico clash with Real Madrid in May to a foreign venue if the renovated Camp Nou is not ready in time.
Barca’s revamped stadium is already behind schedule and there are fears it may not be completed for the game which is scheduled for the weekend of May 10-11.
The Catalan club have already extended their temporary stay at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona until the end of April but that deal cannot go beyond that date with the venue due to stage a series of high-profile concerts in May.
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On Clasico weekend, The Rolling Stones are booked to perform at the Estadi Olimpic, leaving Barca with a race against time.
The report on local radio station SER Catalunya says the club would consider taking the game to a ‘major stadium in Europe’ although no specifics were given.
Should their hand be forced, Barca would have to seek permission from La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation, as well as Real Madrid.
After 20 rounds in the top flight, Madrid lead the standings, two points clear of city rivals Atletico. Barcelona are third, a further five points back.
