Where does FC Barcelona play at home?

Barcelona plays at Camp Nou, Europe's largest stadium with 99,354 seats, inaugurated in 1957. The club plans to completely renovate the stadium with the 'Espai Barça' project to transform it into a state-of-the-art venue.

When was FC Barcelona founded?

FC Barcelona was founded on November 29, 1899 by Joan Gamper, a Swiss businessman, making Barça one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious clubs with over 125 years of history.

How many Champions Leagues has Barcelona won?

Barcelona has won 5 Champions Leagues (1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015), placing them among the competition's most successful clubs in history and European football royalty.

What does 'Més que un club' mean?

The motto 'Més que un club' (More than a club) symbolizes Barça's role as defender of Catalan identity, language and culture against Madrid centralism. The club represents Catalan nationalism and regional pride.

Who is Barça's all-time top scorer?

Lionel Messi is the club's all-time top scorer with 672 goals in 778 matches between 2004 and 2021, a record that seems impossible to beat. The Argentine wizard redefined what was possible at the club.

La Masia is Barça's legendary training center that has produced stars like Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol and Busquets, considered the world's best academy. The philosophy emphasizes technical quality and positional play.

What are FC Barcelona's colors?

The blaugrana colors (blue and garnet) have characterized Barça since 1900, with the vertically striped blue and garnet shirt becoming one of football's most iconic designs. The colors represent the club's Catalan identity.

El Clásico is the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, considered the world's greatest derby, transcending sport to become a political and cultural confrontation between Catalonia and centralist Spain.

Who are FC Barcelona legends?

Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Romário, Ronaldinho, Xavi, Iniesta, Carles Puyol and Lionel Messi are among the greatest legends of Barça's glorious history. Each left an indelible mark on the club's identity.

How to follow FC Barcelona live?

Follow all Barça matches live on footballaudit.com with lineups, live statistics and detailed analysis of the Catalan club in La Liga and European competitions.

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Overview

FC Barcelona, universally known as Barça, stands among the world's most prestigious and successful clubs. Founded in 1899 by Joan Gamper, the Catalan club competes in Spanish La Liga and plays at the legendary Camp Nou, Europe's largest stadium with 99,354 seats. Barça is 'Més que un club' (More than a club), embodying the identity and aspirations of the Catalan people.

Barcelona boasts an exceptional trophy cabinet with 27 Spanish championships, 31 Copa del Rey titles, and above all 5 Champions Leagues. The club reached its zenith under Pep Guardiola (2008-2012), developing a possession-based 'tiki-taka' style that revolutionized modern football. This legendary team featuring Xavi, Iniesta and Lionel Messi won 14 titles in 4 years, including two historic trebles.

Legends like Johan Cruyff (player then coach), Ronaldinho, Carles Puyol, and especially Lionel Messi, the club's all-time top scorer with 672 goals, have written Barcelona's history. The club maintains football's most famous rivalry, El Clásico, against Real Madrid. La Masia, the club's legendary academy, has produced generations of talent. Despite recent financial difficulties, Barça remains a global giant with hundreds of millions of supporters worldwide.

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General Information

Founded: 1899

Stadium: Camp Nou

Official Website: www.fcbarcelona.com