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Barcelona chiefs sent one very clear new Camp Nou demand as fans make their feelings loud and clear

Barcelona chiefs sent one very clear new Camp Nou demand as fans make their feelings loud and clear
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Barcelona have already played three matches at the Camp Nou since they were given permission to return to their iconic stadium with a reduced capacity.

The Blaugrana struggled to create a raucous atmosphere at their temporary home, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, partly due to the decision to ban the singing section (Grada d'Animació) in 2024 following a dispute with fan groups over unpaid fines.

While the Grada d'Animació section is yet to open in the Camp Nou, the fans inside the stadium produced a noisy atmosphere for Tuesday's crucial league game against Atletico Madrid. The fans in attendance helped their team get over the line, as Ferran Torres netted a stoppage-time goal to seal a 3-1 victory over one of Barcelona's title rivals.

The supporters also chanted for club legend, Lionel Messi, in the 10th minute, in another demonstration that the return to Camp Nou has led to a better atmosphere.

However, the issue of the singing section remains and ultimately needs to be resolved in the near future.

General view of the Camp Nou
Photo by IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

Barcelona fans call for singing section return

As per Catalan News, Barcelona fans chanted for the return of the Grada d'Animació during Saturday's 3-1 victory against Alaves at Camp Nou.

The report that the Grada d'Animació will be placed in the south stand, the opposite end of the pitch to where the section was before the development.

The south stand should open when Barcelona get the 1C permit to increase their capacity to around 62,000 from their current limit of just over 45,000 spectators.

However, the club also need to decide which supporters will fill the singing section because the report claims that they are yet to resolve their disputes with a number of fan groups.

FGG says: Tricky balancing act for Barcelona

Everyone associated will want to create a better atmosphere at home games because a raucous Camp Nou will only benefit Hansi Flick's side.

However, the singing section was previously banned due to issues with supporters' groups, and the club will want to avoid a similar situation if they decide to open that part of the stadium.

As a result, they will have to carefully choose which fan groups should get the opportunity to take up the singing section.

Club president Joan Laporta previously stated that he wants to resolve the issue this month, so we should discover Barcelona's solution sooner rather than later.

Ben is a freelance sports writer with years of experience. He is an avid Portsmouth fan and has had the privilege of seeing Ronaldinho play against his beloved club. Ben also loves watching and discussing all things European football, particularly La Liga. Away from football, he is passionate about cricket and Formula 1, and regards Lewis Hamilton as his sporting hero.

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