Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArsenals away game against Barcelona has been pushed back by 24 hours, causing outrage amongst fans who had already booked their travel and accommodation.The Gunners were originally due to face the Spanish giants at Camp Nou on Wednesday, November 11, but the fixture will now take place on Thursday, November 12.A planned general strike in Spain raised concerns about transport disruption and matchday arrangements, causing the fixture to be rearranged.Latest Videos FromFourFourTwoWatch full video here: Why has Arsenal's game been moved?Arsenal Womens Champions League fixture against Barcelona at Camp Nou has been rescheduled following concerns over a planned general strike in Spain over housing, wages and the cost of living.Barcelona raised concerns over the potential impact of the strike action on hosting the match. You may like UWCL: Everything you need to know as the Women's Champions League kicks off Why are Champions League games on Thursday this week? How to watch Arsenal vs Lille: FREE Streams and TV Channels Barcelona initially wanted to bring the fixture forward, but that would have created a scheduling issue for Arsenal ahead of their WSL trip to Liverpool.The changes have inevitably caused disruption and added cost for travelling fans who had already booked accomodation and travel.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Kick-off remains at 6.45pm local time, which is 5.45pm in the UK, with the venue unchanged.This much-anticipated match is a replay of the 2025 Champions League final, in which the Gunners overcame the odds to beat the European giants in Lisbon.Why wasn't the game moved forward?Barcelona initially sought to bring the fixture forward to Tuesday, November 10, to avoid a clash with the planned strike. What to read next Leah Williamson handball drama explained as Renee Slegers misses Arsenal post-match press conference How to watch Napoli vs Arsenal: FREE Streams and TV Channels How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United: Live streams and TV channels for WSL clash at Emirates Stadium However, that option would have created a scheduling problem for Arsenal, who are due to travel to face Liverpool in the Women's Super League on Sunday November 8.Moving the Champions League match forward would therefore have left Arsenal with too tight a turnaround between two important fixtures and potentially required further changes to their domestic schedule.The decision to move the game back by a day avoids that issue while allowing the match to remain at Camp Nou.When is Arsenal Women vs Barcelona now?Arsenal will face Barcelona on Thursday, November 12, at Camp Nou.Kick-off is scheduled for 5.45pm UK time (6.45pm local time), with no change to the venue.TOPICSArsenal WomenAyisha GulatiWomen's Football WriterAyisha Gulati is the women's football writer at FourFourTwo. Fresh from a summer covering the Lionesses triumphant Euro 2025 campaign in Switzerland, she brings a passion for all things WSL, UWCL, and international womens football. She has interviewed names including Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati and enjoys telling stories that capture the excitement on and off the pitch.
