Spanish giants Barcelona have received the first license for Spotify Camp Nou.
Barcelona, Renewed Spotify has received its first use license (phase 1A) from the City of Barcelona for Camp Nou. Permits were issued allowing the use of the two lower stands behind the 'stage' and 'south goal', allowing twenty-seven thousand spectators into the stadium. According to news from the Spanish newspaper SPORT, this development is considered an important stepping stone in the club's gradual return to the stadium.
COUNTDOWN TO OPENING News said that Barcelona's management wants to wait a few more weeks to open to a higher audience. The news highlights that work is continuing at a breakneck pace and the next target is the 1B permit. With this permission, the 'stage', 'south goal' and 'side field' sections will be opened and the stadium's capacity will reach approximately 45 thousand people. According to SPORT, Barcelona's leadership expects the 1B license to be ready in mid-November. If all tests are positive, it is likely that the club will return to the field on November 22 with a match against Athletic Bilbao.
However, it remains unclear whether UEFA will allow stadium changes mid-season.