FC Barcelona returned to the Spotify Camp Nou for the first time in 910 days last weekend and marked the occasion with a [memorable 4–0 win over Athletic Club](https://semprebarca.com/yamal-9-0-lewandowski-8-5-fc-barcelona-4-0-athletic-club-player-ratings/). A brace from Ferran Torres and goals from Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez ensured the three points for Hansi Flick.
The German manager had several difficult decisions to make ahead of the game against the Basque side. He started Gerard Martin as a central defender and Eric Garcia as a defensive midfielder alongside Dani Olmo. Despite these adjustments, Barcelona’s performance left no room for concern.
Amid all the excitement of the win and the historic return to the stadium, one unexpected moment stood out. According to [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20251123/1002574469/casado-queda-balon-oro-vuelta-estadi.html), a surprise Barcelona player took home the match ball after the game against Athletic Club, and it was not one of those who starred on the night.
Instead, it was Marc Casado who managed to get his hands on the prized possession. The Spanish defensive midfielder could not start as he was just returning from a physical issue, but he came off the bench in the second half.
Everyone knows how much the former Barça Atlètic captain loves the club. Casado bleeds blue and garnet, and taking home the first match ball in the renovated Spotify Camp Nou would have been an emotional moment for him.
Although one could argue that someone like Ferran or Lamine deserved it more for their exploits on the night, Casado got his way, and he will always remember the historic event associated with that ball in years to come.