"Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou project continues to move forward, and the club is now focused on the next important step - opening the Gol Nord section. The development is seen as a key milestone in the gradual return to full capacity at the iconic stadium. According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, the club is still waiting for the crucial 1C permit from the Barcelona City Council. This authorisation is necessary before the new stand can be opened to the public."
"However, recent reports suggest that approval could finally arrive in time for Barcelona's home match against Villarreal, which is on February 28. That game is now being seen as the most realistic target for the opening of the Gol Nord section. Before that, Barcelona are scheduled to face Levante at home on February 22. Despite hopes of accelerating the process, the available information indicates that the permit is unlikely to be ready in time for that fixture."
"This is because if the Gol Nord stand is opened for the Villarreal match, it would also allow the club to use the new section just a few days later for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid on March 3. That match is expected to draw a large crowd, making the additional capacity particularly valuable. It is said that the delay in the permit process was caused by a misunderstanding over stadium exit arrangements."
Barcelona awaits the Barcelona City Council's 1C permit to open the Gol Nord section at Camp Nou, a key step toward restoring full stadium capacity. Approval has faced delays because of administrative and technical issues, with a misunderstanding over stadium exit arrangements contributing. The club targets the home match against Villarreal on February 28 as the most realistic opening date, while the February 22 Levante fixture is unlikely. Opening Gol Nord for Villarreal would also permit use for the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg versus Atletico Madrid on March 3, providing valuable extra seats for a high-demand match.
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