Barcelona Looking to Sell 15,000 Camp Nou Tickets to Away Fans for El Clasico
La Liga giants Barcelona are considering selling close to 15,000 tickets to Real Madrid supporters for the upcoming El Clasico at Camp Nou.
The two Spanish football clubs are scheduled to meet on October 16, and the match is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the season.
This is a significant increase from the 5,000 tickets that were previously allocated to away fans for El Clasico matches at Camp Nou.
With the increase in the number of tickets available to away fans, Barcelona is hoping to create a more welcoming atmosphere at the stadium and reduce the risk of crowd trouble.
The decision to sell more tickets to away fans comes after Barcelona was fined by UEFA for crowd disturbances during a Champions League match against Bayern Munich last season.
Barcelona is also looking to improve its relationship with Real Madrid, which has been strained in recent years. The two clubs have a long and bitter rivalry, and there have been several incidents of violence between their fans in the past.
The sale of more tickets to away fans is a sign that Barcelona is committed to improving the atmosphere at Camp Nou and to fostering a more positive relationship with Real Madrid.