FC Barcelona officials are expressing strong optimism that UEFA will approve a formal request to alter the date of their upcoming Women’s Champions League group stage match against Arsenal at the Spotify Camp Nou. The fixture is currently locked into the schedule for Wednesday, November 11, at 18:45 CET, the exact date when a general strike has been called across Spain over housing decree reforms.
UEFA Review and Calendar Pressure for Arsenal
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, club hierarchy members hold high hopes for a schedule adjustment after learning that European football’s governing body is actively reviewing the petition. Moving the fixture presents distinct logistical hurdles, however, depending heavily on Arsenal’s domestic commitments in the Women’s Super League. UEFA could advance the match to Tuesday, November 10, when five other Champions League group stage fixtures are already slated, or push it back to Thursday, November 11—a date otherwise clear for women’s continental play but crowded with high-profile men’s international fixtures such as Czechia against Spain, England against Croatia, and Italy against France, all kicking off at 20:45 CET.
The primary obstacle to a Tuesday shift involves the Gunners’ domestic calendar. Arsenal are currently scheduled to face Liverpool away on Sunday, November 8, at 13:00 GMT. Shifting the European tie to November 10 would require advancing that league fixture to Saturday, November 7.
Domestic Schedules and Ticket Revenue Stakes
For Barcelona, exact league times remain unconfirmed by Liga F Moeve for their weekend fixture preceding the European clash against Madrid CFF at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, as well as their subsequent away trip to Deportivo in Riazor. The upcoming days will prove decisive in establishing the final matchday logistics for Pere Romeu’s squad in what will mark their second appearance at the Spotify Camp Nou this season.
Beyond sporting prestige, the game represents a major revenue generator for the club. During El Clásico against Real Madrid on the previous Sunday—a 7-0 victory—Barcelona drew 40,533 spectators and collected 1.3 million euros, setting a new box office record for Liga F Moeve. The upcoming London fixture will also see former Barcelona players Mariona Caldentey and Ona Batlle return to the Spotify Camp Nou.
