Barcelona expected to return to “Camp Nou” in November

Since leaving Spotify Camp Nou in June 2023, Barcelona has eagerly awaited the day it can return to its home. Over the past 12 months, the club has set several deadlines for its return, but so far none of them have been met; however, this could change very soon.

Recently, Barcelona received the first occupancy licence for phase 1A, which allows the club to play matches at Spotify Camp Nou with a maximum capacity of 27,000 spectators. However, it has been decided that the return will not take place until the phase 1B licence is obtained, which will increase capacity to 45,000 fans, as it is more financially advantageous for the team to remain temporarily at Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys.

Barcelona will face Elche this weekend in Montjuïc, but there is a possibility that this will be the last La Liga match played there. According to “Sport”, the expectation within the club is that the new licence will be granted by Barcelona City Council between 12 and 15 November.

If that happens, Barcelona could play Athletic Club on 22 November at Spotify Camp Nou, although the report adds that a return the following weekend is also an option. On 29 November, the Catalans host Alaves, a date that coincides with the club’s 126th anniversary, which would provide the perfect opportunity for a celebratory return home.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that Barcelona aims to hold an open training session for the public at Spotify Camp Nou before its next away trip against Celta Vigo, while official matches are also expected to return to the Catalans’ historic stadium very soon.