Club Esportiu Europa has presented its members with the option of renouncing Primera RFEF to return to play at the Nou Sardenya, or continuing in the league and seeking a stadium to play home games. Among the options mentioned is the Narcís Sala stadium, owned by the Barcelona City Council, which is currently the home ground of UE Sant Andreu.
Europa's board argues that the club's economic situation is unsustainable, with estimated annual losses between 400,000 and 500,000 euros, mainly due to the costs of playing at the Can Dragó stadium. The consultation with members aims to decide the entity's immediate future.
In response to this information, UE Sant Andreu has issued a statement clarifying that it "has not received any request, neither from CE Europa nor from the Barcelona City Council, to play matches at the Narcís Sala" next season. Both Nou Sardenya and Narcís Sala require natural grass to comply with the regulations of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
The City Council has committed to installing natural grass in both stadiums. The work at Narcís Sala is simpler and is expected to be completed before the end of the year, while at Nou Sardenya, structural works would extend until 2027.
According to UESA, any request for shared use of Narcís Sala should be made by the Barcelona City Council, as the owner of the facility, and negotiate the terms with the Sant Andreu club.
The Sant Andreu de Palomar club has highlighted its "excellent" relationship with CE Europa and expressed its hope that the Vila de Gràcia team can continue in Primera RFEF. UESA reiterates its commitment to defending the interests of the club and Narcís Sala, while maintaining a willingness for institutional collaboration.
