Barcelona still short of financial breathing room

Spending limits remain in force

FC Barcelona are still operating above La Liga’s Financial Fair Play ceiling, according to reporting relayed by the Barcelona-focused account barcacentre, which cited information from journalist Víctor Malo.

The report indicates that the club has not yet met the conditions needed to return to full compliance with league spending rules that regulate squad registration and transfer activity.

Gap to the 1:1 rule persists

The same information states that Barcelona remain approximately 30 million euros short of qualifying for La Liga’s so-called 1:1 rule. Under that system, clubs are allowed to spend an amount equal to the revenue they generate, offering significantly more flexibility in the transfer market.

Until that threshold is reached, Barcelona continue to face limits on registering new players and finalizing squad investments.

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Stadium income still pending

According to barcacentre, citing Víctor Malo, the outstanding gap is tied to funds expected from the sale of VIP seats at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou.

That income, which has been included in previous financial projections linked to the stadium redevelopment, has not yet been formally reflected in the club’s accounts. As a result, Barcelona’s return to the 1:1 rule remains on hold.

Planning under continued constraint

The delay leaves Barcelona managing another period of uncertainty as sporting and financial decisions remain closely linked to off-field revenue. Club officials have repeatedly pointed to stadium-driven income as a cornerstone of longer-term recovery.

For now, the club’s immediate planning continues under La Liga’s financial restrictions, with progress dependent on the finalization of the expected Camp Nou funds.

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Sources: barcacentre, Víctor Malo

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