Cant del Barça

Lore & Background

It was commissioned in 1974 to celebrate the club's 75th anniversary. The lyrics were written by Jaume Picas and Josep Maria Espinàs and the music was composed by Manuel Valls. The hymn was given its official debut on 27 November 1974 at Camp Nou before a game between FC Barcelona and East Germany. A 3,500 strong choir was conducted by Oriol Martorell. On 28 November 1998, during the clubs’ centenary, it was performed by Catalan singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat at the end of a festival at the Camp Nou.

In Their Own Story

Inside Camp Nou, the air thickens with a electric hush as the players emerge from the tunnel. Then, it strikes—a low, vibrating hum that swells instantly into a deafening roar. Eighty thousand voices lock into perfect unison, bellowing 'Som els de la Blau i Grana.' The sound is physical; it rattles the plastic seats and reverberates off the concrete bowl, carrying lyrics about shared struggle and unyielding spirit. For these few minutes, the outside world dissolves, replaced by a singular, pulsating rhythm that delivers a clear message to every opponent: you are not just facing a team, but an entire nation.

Reader's Guide

Since 2008, Cant del Barça has been printed on official Barcelona replica jerseys.

Did You Know?

• The anthem was first performed on 27 November 1974 at Camp Nou.
• The music was composed by Manuel Valls.