"The news ends days of speculation about whether the club might be ready to return to the Spotify Camp Nou earlier than expected. As a result, the club hopes to make their long-awaited comeback at their newly renovated home either against Athletic Bilbao on November 22 or Alaves on the weekend of November 29-30. However, the reality is that certain stages of the stadium's construction remain incomplete, forcing Barcelona to stay at Montjuïc a little longer."
"While fans are eager to see their team back at Camp Nou, the club believes it is not yet practical to do so. Even though Barça already hold the First Occupation Building License for Phase 1A, this stage would only allow 26,000 spectators inside the ground. For that reason, the club has decided to wait until Phase 1B is finished, which would make it possible to open the Lateral section along with the Tribuna and Gol Sud stands."
"The club's next opportunity to open the new Camp Nou will come on matchday 13 against Athletic Club. The game is already scheduled for November 22, but the final venue has not yet been confirmed. Barça hope to secure the occupation license for Phase 1B in time, which would allow a crowd of up to 45,501 fans - a capacity similar to Montjuïc."
Barcelona will host the November 2 La Liga fixture against Elche at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Montjuic, postponing a Camp Nou return. The club aims to stage its comeback at the renovated Camp Nou either versus Athletic Bilbao on November 22 or Alaves on November 29-30, but incomplete construction delays that plan. Phase 1A occupancy allows only 26,000 spectators, so Barcelona is waiting for Phase 1B to open the Lateral, Tribuna and Gol Sud stands and reach about 45,501 capacity. Until Phase 1B receives approval, the team will remain at Montjuïc prioritising safety and readiness.
Read at Barca Universal
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