"Saturday is set to be a special one for Barcelona for multiple reasons, and Hansi Flick could not have hoped for a better time for so many simultaneous boosts to arrive. For starters, Raphinha and Joan Garcia are expected to make their long-awaited returns from injury as Barcelona take on Athletic Club in La Liga. The bigger development, however, is the return to Barcelona to the Spotify Camp Nou after over 900 days, which will finally take place this weekend."
"Now, Mundo Deportivo relay that Joan Laporta and Co. have set a new target for themselves to ensure that the capacity of the venue is further expanded by January. Phase 1C of the renovation will see the Spotify Camp Nou able to accommodate 62,000 fans and the board plans to not only complete the required construction but also secure the municipal green light and required licenses by the end of the year."
Saturday will feature Barcelona hosting Athletic Club in La Liga with Raphinha and Joan Garcia expected to return from injury. Barcelona will play at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou for the first time in over 900 days, with an initial permitted capacity of 45,000 fans under phase 1B, using the lateral stand. The club aims to complete phase 1C and secure municipal approvals by year-end to raise capacity to 62,000. The final home match of 2025 is December 13; the expanded capacity could debut on January 14 if a Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie is at home, or on January 25 against Real Oviedo. Work is progressing rapidly and the club prioritizes opening an away stand for traveling fans.
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