Athletic club

Camp Nou Stadium: As defending champions of La Liga, FC Barcelona, coached by Xavi Hernandez, will be the team to beat this season. However, several factors could hinder Barca's title defense and their ambitions in Europe.

The primary point of discussion ahead of the new campaign is that Barca won't be hosting games at Camp Nou Stadium. Due to significant renovations, they'll play at the Olympic Stadium, which seats just under 56,000, far less than Camp Nou's 99,000. Consequently, many fans won't see games in person, and a running track around the field will distance players from fans, potentially affecting the home advantage.