Barcelona Secures Permit for Partial Camp Nou Return vs Valencia

Barcelona is set to return to their iconic Camp Nou stadium for their La Liga match against Valencia on September 14 after a two-year renovation period. The club has secured the necessary permits, including the final works certificate, allowing for a phased reopening starting with a limited capacity of 27,000 spectators, which will increase to 60,000 by the end of November and eventually reach 105,000 seats by 2026, making it the largest stadium in Europe. President Joan Laporta's ambitious redevelopment project has faced delays but is now progressing, with ongoing construction focusing on the third tier and a new roof installation. In case of any administrative delays, Barcelona plans to host the Valencia game at the smaller Estadi Johan Cruyff, which has been approved by La Liga despite its reduced capacity. The return to Camp Nou is expected to provide a significant morale boost to both players and fans after the team spent the last two seasons playing at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Officials remain confident that all final approvals will be completed in time for the September 14 fixture.