Barcelona Set for Dramatic Camp Nou Homecoming Within Days—Sources Reveal

Following what seemed like endless postponements, Barcelona may finally make their long-awaited comeback to Camp Nou next week through a public training session.

November 7th has been identified as the most probable date for this training session to occur, according to multiple sources. Barcelona might practice at their beloved home ground just two days prior to traveling to take on Celta Vigo in their last fixture before the November international window.

The concept of hosting a public training session at Camp Nou originated from Barcelona's City Council, according to AS. Having a training session with supporters present would enable officials to evaluate the renovated stadium's operational aspects, serving as a test run for potential matchday scenarios.

Should this trial prove successful, it could significantly accelerate Barcelona's process of obtaining authorization to accommodate over 45,000 spectators at Camp Nou, which remains the sole obstacle preventing the Catalans from returning to their legendary venue.

While the club has yet to formally confirm plans for conducting this session, the arrangements are reportedly in progress and additional details may emerge in the upcoming days.

Barcelona Aim for Initial Camp Nou Match Before November Ends

In theory, Barcelona could have already resumed playing matches at Camp Nou since mid-October.

The Catalans received a Phase 1A permit from the city council allowing them to welcome approximately 26,000 supporters for fixtures at Camp Nou. However, the club chose not to return, preferring to remain at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys where they can accommodate more than twice that number of fans.

Barcelona's strategy involves waiting for the Phase 1B permit that would increase Camp Nou's capacity to over 45,000. If everything proceeds as planned, the goal is to secure this approval during the forthcoming international break.

Should next week's trial run smoothly, Barcelona's aspiration of hosting their November 22nd La Liga encounter against Athletic Club at Camp Nou could materialize.

If realized, the fixture against Athletic Club would occur precisely 909 days after Barcelona's most recent game at the stadium.