The Catalonia Council has threatened to ban showers in sports halls and centers, including the "Luis Companys" Stadium and the "Joan Gamper" training center used by FC Barcelona, as an austerity measure due to drought. The climate action advisor of the Catalonia government, David Mascort, stated to "Cadena SER" radio on Wednesday that this measure will begin in January, following the Catalonia government's declaration of transitioning to "pre-emergency" status next week amid the region's drought.
FC Barcelona will have to "compensate" for the cost of water used for watering the pitch at the stadium and training center or "shower at home," according to climate action advisor David Mascort. Mascort warned that if FC Barcelona continues to "consume water at the current levels," it will be obligated to "compensate."
Barcelona is playing its matches at "Luis Companys" Stadium during the 2023/2024 season instead of its historic "Camp Nou," which is under renovation to develop and increase its capacity by 11,000 seats. The "Luis Companys" Stadium is the fifth largest stadium in Spain and the second largest in Catalonia, with a capacity of 60,713 spectators.
