Barcelona's Camp Nou Approved for Champions League Matches After Successful UEFA Inspection

Barcelona has received UEFA approval to host Champions League matches at their renovated Camp Nou stadium. UEFA officials conducted a thorough inspection during a La Liga match against Alavés, checking safety protocols, spectator entrances, stadium navigation, and away fan accommodations. The venue passed all categories with top marks, and Barcelona is now cleared to host their group stage Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 9th at the newly named Spotify Camp Nou.

In La Liga action, Real Madrid drew 1-1 with relegation-threatened Girona on Sunday, marking their third consecutive league draw. Kylian Mbappé scored for Madrid but nearly won it late with a right-footed strike that just missed. The result allowed Barcelona to maintain their one-point lead at the top of the table after their 3-1 victory over Alavés. Elsewhere in Spain, Villarreal extended their winning streak to five matches with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Real Sociedad, with a goal coming five minutes into stoppage time.

In Serie A, Napoli defeated Roma 1-0 in the Derby del Sole with David Neres scoring the decisive goal at the Stadio Olimpico. The win allowed Napoli to overtake their rivals in the standings, extending their dominant head-to-head record to just one defeat in their last 12 meetings.

Manchester United continues to pursue Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde despite significant obstacles. United is preparing an offer around 87 million pounds, though Real Madrid's valuation reaches 100 million pounds or potentially involves a substantial release clause. The main challenge for United is convincing Valverde to leave the European champions for a club not currently competing in the Champions League. Manager Ruben Amorim has emphasized the need to strengthen the midfield, acknowledging that the squad has become vulnerable defensively this season.

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