Construction worker dies in Barcelona Camp Nou renovation

A construction worker died in an accident at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium on Friday, July 24, 2026, prompting an investigation and condolences from the club. The 54-year-old man, who has not been publicly named, died from a blow to the head while working on the ongoing renovation project, according to Catalan regional police.

Barcelona issued a statement on Saturday, July 25, expressing deep regret over the death and offering condolences to the worker's family, friends, and colleagues. Club president Joan Laporta offered to make himself available to the family on behalf of the entire organization. Emergency services responded to a call at the stadium in the Les Corts district on Friday afternoon but were unable to save the man's life. Police have notified an investigating judge and labor authorities, as is standard procedure following a fatal workplace accident.

The tragedy occurred as Barcelona nears the end of a massive, multi-year overhaul of its iconic stadium. Renovation work began in June 2023 and is now expected to be completed in 2027, a delay from the initial target of June 2026. The project, with an estimated cost of around 1.1 billion euros, aims to modernize the...