’Unacceptable’ – Barcelona supporters rage at Laporta after flat Champions League atmosphere at Montjuic

FC Barcelona suffered a disappointing defeat to Paris Saint-Germain of their newest UEFA Champions League match, a consequence that felt preventable had the Catalan giants maintained the depth they displayed within the opening half-hour.

Whereas the crew’s efficiency and tactical choices drew scrutiny, an equally obtrusive concern emerged from the stands: an unusually subdued ambiance that did not rally the gamers in a vital European fixture.

The Espai d’Animació (Animation Stand), sometimes a vibrant hub of chants, tifos, and unrelenting assist behind one of many targets, was conspicuously absent attributable to its ongoing suspension.

This devoted part, designed to reflect the intimidating vitality of Borussia Dortmund’s ’Yellow Wall’, has been shuttered since November 2024 following disputes over unpaid fines for fan misconduct.

The dearth of organized assist left Montjuic’s ambiance noticeably flat, a sentiment echoed by followers in attendance.

One supporter, in a fiery post-match interview with Catalunya Ràdio, highlighted by FCB WorldLambasted Membership President Joan Laporta:

“A message to Mr. Laporta. It’s utterly unacceptable that followers of another crew come and their voices are heard all through the match greater than 40,000 Barcelona followers. We’d like the fan teams; we want considered one of them to place some encouragement on this stadium. What is occurring is totally unacceptable. It’s shameful, I can’t describe it another means.”

ESPN’s FC Barcelona correspondent, Samuel Marsden, strengthened these considerationsnoting that Montjuic’s ambiance has been persistently underwhelming.

“Ambiance has not been good at Olympic Stadium for over a yr now (and it wasn’t high, high tier earlier than). Final evening, the sport between two of Europe’s greatest groups ought to have been rocking. Chalk and cheese in comparison with opener at St James’ Park vs. NUFC”

Regrettably, neither Barça’s followers nor gamers might replicate that spark in opposition to PSG, failing to grab the second in a recreation that demanded their collective fireplace.

The absence of the Animation Stand stems from a broader battle. Final season, fan teams incurred roughly €21,000 in fines for violations like pyrotechnics and unauthorized banners, resulting in 14 disciplinary actions in opposition to the membership.

When teams did not reimburse the penalties, Barça indefinitely closed the part, reassigning season tickets and sparking protests, together with banners and boycotts.

In February 2025, the membership introduced plans for a everlasting animation area within the renovated Spotify Camp Nou, set to reopen in phases, however solely after resolving the monetary disputes, a course of that continues to spark rigidity and stays unresolved.

As Barcelona navigates this turbulent interval, largely off the pitch, the absence of their passionate core within the stands underscores a deeper problem. The membership and fan teams should discover widespread floor in order that Animation Stand can return and restore the roaring ambiance that when outlined Barcelona’s fortress. For now, the silence at Montjuic speaks louder than phrases.