"As per the report, the City Council will not grant permit 1C to Barcelona in time for the match against Levante UD at the Spotify Camp Nou on 22 February. This means the game will be limited to just over 44,000 spectators rather than the 62,000 that would be allowed if the relevant licences and permits for the next phase had been approved."
"In addition, there was a misunderstanding in the latest meeting between all parties regarding problems encountered when leaving the stadium, where several exits became congested as bottlenecks formed in certain sections. Technical advisers recommended opening all gates, while the club considered that measure unnecessary because they did not have sufficient staff to manage so many open access points. A few days later, the matter was clarified when the technicians explained that they meant the gates should not be locked with padlocks,"
FC Barcelona’s plan to expand Spotify Camp Nou capacity above 60,000 has been delayed because the City Council will not grant permit 1C in time for the Levante match on 22 February. The match will therefore be limited to just over 44,000 spectators. The club has not submitted all required documentation for the 1C licence, creating a bureaucratic hold-up. Miscommunication about exit management produced disagreements between technical advisers and club staff over gate operations and staffing. The club is now targeting the Villarreal match on 28 February to secure permit 1C and satisfy members, with elections approaching.
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