‘hot’ night in Montjuïc promoted by UEFA

Montjuïc is getting ready for a high-voltage night time: a duel between FC Barcelona and PSG at all times generates expectation, however this time it is not going to focus solely on what occurs on the pitch. The spotlights may also level to the noble space.

Figures with contrasting previous and current will sit within the field of the Lluís Companys Olympic stadium: Luis Figo returns to Barcelona and can coincide with Joan Gaspart, who not way back recalled that “on the planet of soccer I solely have one enemy.” And that one known as Figo.

Aleksander Ceferin, president of UEFA, may also be current and can occupy a spot within the stands accompanying Joan Laporta, president of the Catalan membership. Relations between the 2 establishments have improved to the purpose of this symbolic picture tonight.

What was beforehand an open conflict over the Tremendous League concern has change into a progressive strategy. That UEFA accepts that Barça can return to the Camp Nou in the course of the Champions League group stage – though the rule establishes that the venue can’t be modified till the playoffs – is one other piece of proof.

Like UEFA additionally suspending 45 million of the 60 million advantageous that was imposed on FC Barcelona for failing to adjust to the Monetary Honest Play guidelines. And it’s UEFA who, in flip, promotes the presence this Wednesday within the Barça field of Figo, advisor to the European entity.

Public enemy in Can Barça

The final time Figo stepped foot in a Barça stadium was in 2009 when he was defending the Inter Milan shirt. That match, in a Champions League group stage, ended with an area victory and a conciliatory message from the Portuguese (“I return to the Camp Nou with enthusiasm”) that didn’t erase previous wounds.

Figo’s switch to Actual Madrid in 2000 reworked his determine from hero to villain within the eyes of the followers. The primary go to as a white participant to the Camp Nou went down in historical past, marked by whistles, boos, banners, payments together with his picture and even a piglet’s head thrown from the stands.

Twenty-five years later, the animosity persists, as Gaspart recalled as a result of episode that occurred in Lisbon final Could. Figo was harassed by a number of Barcelona followers and responded by confronting them by touching his genitals.

Within the RAC1 speak present Tu Dirás, directed by Aleix Parisé, the choice to have the Portuguese ‘again’ was criticized: “The protocol groups ought to have made an effort to attempt to keep away from what for me is a humiliation.” “Luis Figo shouldn’t step on our field,” was added within the Catalan radio program.

Past Figo’s institutional function, the favored pressure provides extra explosive substances, for the reason that regular whistle of the Champions League anthem is predicted even with Ceferin current.

With the go to of the present Champions League champion and a former participant as beloved as Luis Enrique, the night may also have its share of widespread morbidity. Figo will likely be seen within the field and the environment in Montjuïc guarantees to convulse. Huge day in Barcelona.