Barcelona will make their long-awaited return to Spotify Camp Nou this weekend after confirming Saturday's LaLiga game against Athletic Club will be played at the stadium.
Renovation work continues on the arena, but Barça received Monday a license from the local council which allows them to stage matches with a capped capacity of 45,401.
Camp Nou has been closed for refurbishment since 2023 -- Barça have been playing home matches at the Olympic Stadium in the city in the meantime -- and the original plan was for the team to return by the end of 2024.
However, following a string of missed dates, the Spanish champions now finally have permission to host matches in front of a significant crowd in their iconic stadium once again.
Barça first received a permit to re-open the stadium in O

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