Barça-Feyenoord: Torrential rain warning, but the clash remains scheduled

FC Barcelona and Feyenoord are still set to face each other this Wednesday, 9 September at 18h45 at Spotify Camp Nou, despite a heavy rain episode hitting Catalonia. However, the Youth League match between the two clubs, originally planned earlier in the day, has been postponed to Thursday, 10 September.

Weather vigilance is the main focus surrounding the European fixture. The Catalan Meteorological Service has issued a level 4 warning for 6 this Wednesday due to the intensity of rainfall in Barcelona, with a risk of more than 40 mm of rain within 30 minutes.

In several comarques of the Barcelona area, Catalan Civil Protection has restricted travel and outdoor activities between 7h and 17h. These measures have directly affected the European youth program for Barça and Feyenoord, with their match at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Sant Joan Despí rescheduled to Thursday at 9h30.

For the first team, FC Barcelona’s official match center maintains the kickoff for Barça-Feyenoord at 18h45 at Spotify Camp Nou, for the opening day of the Champions League group stage.

The situation remains under close watch due to the intense rains expected in the morning and early afternoon. The condition of the pitch and access to the stadium will notably be monitored as the match approaches.

Barça arrives at this fixture following their dominant display against Valencia and a perfect start to the season in La Liga. Feyenoord, who have qualified for the Champions League, remain unbeaten in the Dutch league.