"Barcelona's long-anticipated return to the Spotify Camp Nou is edging closer, with the club formally requesting La Liga's approval to host their upcoming fixture against Athletic Club at the refurbished stadium. According to SER, Barça have already submitted the necessary documents to the league, and now await the decisive green light from the Barcelona City Council. The timeline is tight, and that is putting significant pressure on the club."
"It is said that the process appears to be in its final stretch. Officials now have all the required documentation to approve the licence for Phase 1B of the stadium project, which marks a major step in reopening more sections of the ground. Once passed, this licence will allow the club to use the entire Lateral Stand, significantly increasing the current capacity."
"Under the existing Phase 1A authorisation, only 27,000 spectators can attend matches at the stadium. Phase 1B, however, raises that figure to around 45,000. Barcelona have been preparing for this moment for weeks. The new stadium already hosted its first official activity on 7 November, when the men's first team held an open training session. The event showed that the venue is structurally ready to welcome fans back on a larger scale. Now, only the administrative final stamp is missing."
Barcelona have submitted documents to La Liga and now await the Barcelona City Council's municipal licence to stage the Athletic Club match at the refurbished Spotify Camp Nou. Approval of Phase 1B would expand usable seating from the current 27,000 under Phase 1A to around 45,000 by opening the entire Lateral Stand. The club prepared with an open training session on 7 November showing structural readiness for larger crowds. The tight timeline creates pressure because ticket sales cannot start without final municipal confirmation, potentially delaying the home return until 29 November.
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