Construction Worker Dies in Accident at Spotify Camp Nou Renovation Site
Published on 07/25/2026 at 16:47 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
A 54-year-old construction worker has died following an accident at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium renovation in Barcelona, marking the first fatality since the project began in June 2023. The incident, which occurred on July 24, 2026, has prompted a formal investigation and a temporary halt to work on the site — a stark reminder of the risks involved in large-scale construction projects.
Fatal Incident at the Gol Nord Section
The victim, a Romanian national, was carrying out painting work from an elevated scissor lift at approximately 15:30 local time when the accident happened. According to preliminary reports, the worker became trapped between a beam and the machinery at level 60 of the Gol Nord section of the stadium.
Emergency services and the Mossos d'Esquadra attended the scene, but the worker died from what authorities described as a severe blow. While some initial reports suggested a fall, local officials and FC Barcelona clarified that the cause of death was an external blow sustained during the operation of the lifting platform. A second worker at the scene managed to avoid the beam and was uninjured.
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Club Response and Investigation
FC Barcelona released a formal statement on July 25 expressing deep sorrow and offering condolences to the victim's family. Club President Joan Laporta personally contacted the family to convey his sympathies and pledge the organisation's support.
As a result of the incident, all renovation work was suspended on July 25. The Mossos d'Esquadra have launched a formal investigation and have notified the relevant judicial authorities and the regional labour department. The project, which employs up to 5,000 workers during peak periods, had not recorded a fatality since construction began.
Project Timeline and Current Status
The renovation of Spotify Camp Nou is a major infrastructure project designed to increase the stadium's final capacity to 105,000 spectators. Work is currently focused on completing the third tier and installing a massive compression ring required for the stadium's new roof structure.
Although FC Barcelona returned to the stadium with a reduced seating capacity in November 2025, ongoing construction requires careful coordination. The club is expected to use the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuic for several months while heavy roof work continues. Full completion of the project is currently estimated for late 2027 or spring 2028.
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