Barcelona have received UEFA approval to host Champions League matches at their partially rebuilt Camp Nou stadium, the LaLiga club confirmed on Wednesday.

This announcement comes just days after Barcelona revealed their long-awaited return to domestic league action at the stadium, which has been delayed by construction issues, marking the end of more than two years away from their historic ground.

The Spanish giants are set to welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to Camp Nou on December 9, just over two weeks after reinaugurating the stadium against Athletic Bilbao on November 22.

In a statement, Barcelona said: “UEFA accepted the request, considering that all the necessary requirements have been met.”

The return to Camp Nou concludes a protracted saga in which the club repeatedly postponed the stadium’s reopening due to construction delays and difficulties securing safety licenses.

Earlier this season, Barcelona were forced to play two matches at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Training Ground after failing to obtain the necessary permits for Camp Nou, citing safety concerns. Since then, they have been hosting games at the 55,000-seat Olympic Stadium on Montjuïc Hill.

For the upcoming domestic opener against Bilbao, the Camp Nou will have a temporary capacity of 45,401 spectators, with the stadium expected to hold 105,000 once renovations are complete. A test event earlier in November allowed 23,000 fans to attend a training session as part of the reopening process.

The delays in construction have caused significant financial strain on the club, which relies heavily on matchday revenue. Barcelona is reportedly investing €1.5 billion ($1.74 billion) in the stadium’s rebuild.