Barcelona were due to host Aston Villa at Camp Nou on 3 November. GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, said Barcelona had received official confirmation that Prince William and his son Prince George would take their seats in Camp Nou's VIP box for the match.
VIP box plans
Barcelona president Joan Laporta was set to welcome the royal guests and host them in the area reserved for VIPs. For Aston Villa, chief executive Damià Vidagany was Aston Villa's most senior representative in the box.
William and George at the match
GOAL said Prince William is a devoted Aston Villa supporter. GOAL said Prince George was joining Prince William at the match, following in his father's footsteps as a fan of Aston Villa.
Other attendees
GOAL said Rafa Benítez was attending as a UEFA observer. GOAL said UEFA delegate Vito di Gioia and referee observer Thomas Einwaller were also due to be in the VIP box. GOAL said former Barcelona player Allan Simonsen would also be there.
