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Barcelona ‘reach breakthrough’ in talks with fan groups over Camp Nou return

Barcelona ‘reach breakthrough’ in talks with fan groups over Camp Nou return
Interval view of Camp Nou. Photo by IMAGO / Sergio Ros

Barcelona are reportedly set to welcome back fan groups to Camp Nou in the very near future.

The Catalan giants spent the past two years playing away from their iconic home as it underwent a major renovation project.

On the pitch, Hansi Flick's side have enjoyed a six-match winning run of late across La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey action.

As a result, Barca are competing on multiple fronts for titles this term, challenging the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

Camp Nou witnessed a routine 3-0 success for the hosts on Saturday afternoon, when newly-promoted Mallorca were bested in La Liga.

Barca have back-to-back away contests now before returning to Camp Nou for a La Liga clash with Levante on February 22.

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General view inside the stadium during FC Barcelona. Photo by Felipe Mondino

Barca in talks over fan group return?

According to StadiumDB, Barcelona are working towards a major milestone in the next stage of their gradual re-opening of their iconic home.

The report states that the Catalan club are in active talks with four supporters group: Penya Almogavers, PB Nostra Ensenya, Front 532 and Barca Supporters.

The hope is that all of the supporter groups mentioned will agree to return to Camp Nou and form a new Grada d’Animacio – a section of the stadium dedicated to the most passionate fans.

It is understood that the arrival of Grada d’Animacio would bring the soul of the legendary stadium back after nearly three years.

Where are Barca in capacity terms?

After gaining their 1B license at the end of 2025, Barcelona are currently able to host around 45,000 spectators at Camp Nou.

It is hoped that the club will be granted 1C status by the City of Barcelona council in the coming weeks, bringing the capacity up to 62,000 people.

At that point, it is expected that Grada d’Animacio would return behind one of the goals, bringing back plenty of atmosphere.

It is understood that Barca would be granted their 1C license in time for their crunch Copa del Rey clash with Atletico Madrid on March 3.

FGG says: Restoring for former glory

Before its closing for over two years due to renovation works, Camp Nou was arguably the most iconic stadium in European football, hosting football geniuses such as Lionel Messi.

It is great to see the ground heading back towards its former glory, with the return of passionate supporter groups needed to improve the atmosphere on matchdays.

Carter is a Premier League and EFL accredited journalist with over six years of reporting experience, specialising in Championship football. He has interviewed former Premier League and Champions League winners, as well as regularly attending matches and asking hard-hitting questions directly to managers in press conferences.

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