Barcelona’s long-anticipated return to the Spotify Camp Nou is edging nearer, with the membership formally requesting La Liga’s approval to host their upcoming fixture in opposition to Athletic Membership on the refurbished stadium.
In line with , Barça have already submitted the mandatory paperwork to the league, and now await the decisive inexperienced gentle from the Barcelona Metropolis Council.
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The timeline is tight, and that’s placing important strain on the membership. Barcelona anticipate to obtain the municipal licence at the moment, a improvement that can decide whether or not the group can return house as early as this Saturday.
With out official affirmation quickly, ticket gross sales for the Athletic Membership match can’t start, a delay that will mechanically push the return date to a minimum of 29 November, when Barça host Alaves.
Essential day for Barcelona
It’s stated that the method seems to be in its remaining stretch. Officers now have all of the required documentation to approve the licence for Part 1B of the stadium venture, which marks a serious step in reopening extra sections of the bottom.
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As soon as handed, this licence will enable the membership to make use of the complete Lateral Stand, considerably rising the present capability.
Barcelona are hoping for some excellent news. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
Beneath the prevailing Part 1A authorisation, solely 27,000 spectators can attend matches on the stadium. Part 1B, nonetheless, raises that determine to round 45,000.
Barcelona have been getting ready for this second for weeks. The brand new stadium already , when the lads’s first group held an open coaching session.
The occasion confirmed that the venue is structurally able to welcome followers again on a bigger scale. Now, solely the executive remaining stamp is lacking.
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Excellent timing
Barcelona’s return to Spotify Camp Nou represents a monetary increase throughout a interval through which matchday revenue has been drastically decreased, in addition to a sporting benefit at an important stage of the season.
Taking part in key fixtures in Montjuïc has offered challenges in each ambiance and logistics, and the return to {a partially} reopened Camp Nou is anticipated to energise the squad and reconnect them with the supporters.
As soon as the approval arrives, Barcelona may full probably the most anticipated transitions of the season.