"Over 23,000 fans packed into the stadium for an open training session - the first public event in nearly 900 days and according to Joan Sentelles, director of Espai Barça and head of construction, everything went "even better than expected." For Barcelona, this wasn't just another event; it was a symbolic test ahead of a crucial moment. The club hopes to officially return home on November 22, when they host Athletic Club in La Liga."
""Everything went smoothly, as we expected. "There are always small issues, but we were prepared for a long list, and it turned out to be very short. Just a few sinks without soap and some missing signage," he said."
"From a structural standpoint, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The ongoing technical visits, during which every detail of the new Camp Nou is inspected. "The technical visits are working very well, very happy with the state of completion of phase 1B, but they are many square meters," he noted. If everything goes as planned, the match against Athletic Club will mark the beginning of a new era, one where Barcelona finally reunite with their home, their fans, and their identity."
Over 23,000 fans attended an open training session at Spotify Camp Nou, marking the first public event in nearly 900 days and serving as a full-scale dress rehearsal. Club and construction leaders reported the event went better than expected, with only minor issues such as missing soap at some sinks and incomplete signage. Final approval from Barcelona City Council is expected soon, with November 22 set as the target date to host Athletic Club in La Liga. Technical inspections of phase 1B have been positive, cooperation with the council remains strong, and the planned match would signal a return to the club’s home and identity.
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