BARCELONA’s iconic home looks completely unrecognizable as the Nou Camp renovation work continues.

The Spanish giants are pushing ahead with their stadium modernization plans.

And the latest photos from the construction show walls above ground demolished to rubble.

The project – which is set to cost £1.25bn – aims to complete the refurbishment of the stadium in time for the start of the 2025/26 season.

The development will see capacity expanded from 99,354 to 105,000, widening the gap as the largest football field in Europe – with second place being the capacity Wembley. 90,000 seats.

It will also see a roof added along with a stadium renaming under the club’s £237m sponsorship deal with Spotify.

Up to 250 workers have been seen at the construction site in recent weeks, and more are expected soon.

This is the stadium’s first major renovation since it opened in 1957.

The Nou Camp hosted its last La Liga game six weeks ago – a 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Barcelona announced in July 2022 that they would play their home games for the 2023/24 season at the Olympic Stadium.

Fortunately, the stadium – which hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games – is just a short distance from the city and has a capacity of 55,926.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta personally visited the site along with several board members last month.

Speaking to the Spanish media, he said: “It’s an impact and the first feeling it creates is nostalgia.

“However, after walking around and seeing the pace of the works going well, it gives you a sense of hope and joy because we are realizing the common dream of the people of Barcelona. .”