Andy Mitten Catalan derbies

  • Barcelona prepare to take on Girona at the Olympic Stadium high on the hill of Montjuic. All photos: Andy Mitten / The National
    Barcelona prepare to take on Girona at the Olympic Stadium high on the hill of Montjuic. All photos: Andy Mitten / The National
  • Fans on the way to the Olympic Stadium high on the hill of Montjuic.
    Fans on the way to the Olympic Stadium high on the hill of Montjuic.
  • Sant Andreu is a predominantly working district of 142,000 in Barcelona’s north. In one of its seven barris (neighbourhoods) is the 6,500 Camp Municipal Narcis Sala.
    Sant Andreu is a predominantly working district of 142,000 in Barcelona’s north. In one of its seven barris (neighbourhoods) is the 6,500 Camp Municipal Narcis Sala.
  • Barcelona hope to be back at their revamped Camp Nou by August.
    Barcelona hope to be back at their revamped Camp Nou by August.
  • There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too.
    There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too.