Prince William and his son, Prince George, were present in the directors' box at the Spotify Camp Nou to watch Aston Villa's Champions League match against Barcelona. Barcelona FC extended a welcome to the royals on X, formerly Twitter, expressing their honor at the visit for the European fixture.
The match began unfavorably for Aston Villa, with Lamine Yamal scoring for Barcelona in the seventh minute following a defensive error. This marked the latest in a series of European outings for Prince William, who had recently traveled to Istanbul to witness Villa's victory against Fenerbahce. The club has maintained a perfect record in the group stage of the Champions League, having won their initial two matches.
Prince William has been a supporter of Aston Villa since his school days, opting for the Midlands club over more traditionally successful teams. He has previously cited the emotional rollercoaster of supporting a mid-table team and the sense of camaraderie among fans as reasons for his allegiance. His attendance at matches has taken him to various European cities, including Paris and Istanbul, where he also followed the team during their Europa League run last season.