Yet just days before the stadium reopens its doors, the first controversy surrounding the match has surfaced. Before diving into the explanation, the situation needs context. The Camp Nou remains under active construction, operating under temporary safety permissions while work continues across several areas of the ground. Because of this, Barcelona insist they are unable to guarantee the conditions required by law to host supporters from the opposing team.
The incident happened early in the first period after Anthony Mantha's goal gave the Penguins a 2-0 lead. Emergency personnel treated the fan, a man who was not identified, before taking him to Mercy Hospital, located a few blocks from the arena. Play was not halted while the man was being treated. Pittsburgh police told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the man was in critical condition.
