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CAMP NOU ACTION RESUMES WITH BARCELONA HOSTING ATHLETIC CLUB CLASH

Barcelona will host Athletic Club at a partially re-opened Camp Nou. The La Liga match will be the first at their iconic stadium since renovations began, with a capacity for 45,401 fans.

Camp Nou action resumes with Barcelona hosting Athletic Club clash
Camp Nou gates open again for Barcelona - COURTESY/PHOTO

Barcelona has confirmed that Camp Nou will host their La Liga game against Athletic Club on Saturday.

For players, supporters, and staff alike, it will be a remarkable occasion as this is the first time Hansi Flick's team has played at their renowned stadium since renovations started.

When Ernesto Valverde's team visits the city, Barcelona will be able to play in front of 45,000 fans after holding an open training session recently that doubled as a test event.


The club's official statement is as follows:


FC Barcelona announces that Spotify Camp Nou will finally host the League's matchday 13 matchup versus Athletic Club, which is set for Saturday, November 22 at 16:15 hours.

This decision follows the acquisition of the Phase 1B initial occupancy license, which permits an increase in capacity to 45,401 spectators. In addition to the license already granted for Phase 1A, which encompasses the Tribune and South Goal, this authorisation covers the entire Lateral region.

In order to ensure that operations in the North Goal resume, the Club is still working on Phase 1C, which aims to assemble all operational, security, and comfort conditions for members and supporters.

"The Club is negotiating with UEFA to play the match against Eintracht Frankfurt at Spotify Camp Nou in the UEFA Champions League because the prerequisites are completed, but confirmation is still pending."

Capacity and accessibility  
New authorised capacity of 45,401 attendees.  

129 positions are reserved for people with reduced mobility.  

There are new comfort and adaptation spaces for the public.

TEN-WEEK ABSENCE CONFIRMED FOR XAVI ESPART FOLLOWING KNEE PROBLEM

Barcelona's teenage prospect Xavi Espart is set for 8-10 weeks out with a knee ligament injury. The Barca Athletic defender, who was training with the first team, sustained the blow while on duty with Spain U19S.

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Confirmed knee injury - COURTESY/PHOTO

This season, Barcelona has experienced several injury issues, the most recent of which occurred during the international break. Xavi Espart has joined the list of players that are now sidelined, including Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Gavi, and Pedri.

Espart has been with Spain's U19S since the beginning of the week and has been a part of the first team fold in recent weeks. However, due to an injury sustained during the camp, he has since returned to Barcelona.

Espart sustained a knee injury while playing for the Spain U19S, according to an official medical report Barcelona issued on Sunday.

"During the most recent training camp with the Spain U19 national team, Xavi Espart, a player for Barca Athletic, had an injury to his right knee's medial collateral ligament. Eight to ten weeks will be the anticipated recuperation period.

Given that Jules Kounde has battled at right-back for several weeks, Espart could have been in line for an appearance or two following the international break. But since he will not be playing again until 2026, these opportunities are now over. Thus, for the time being, Hansi Flick will have no other choice but to turn to Eric Garcia.

Given that he has been training under Flick's guidance in recent weeks, it is clear that Barcelona has great expectations for Espart. He is regarded as a future member of the first team, and as right-back is not Kounde's or Eric's natural position, it is one where he could claim in the upcoming years. Although the adolescent will receive care throughout the next eight to ten weeks as he recovers, this injury will set him behind.

TOTTENHAM TARGET FERRAN TORRES WITH MASSIVE €65 MILLION OFFER

Tottenham have made a €65m offer for Barcelona's Ferran Torres, according to reports. The Spanish forward, a former Man City player, is seen as an ideal utility attacker to bolster Spurs' frontline in the January transfer window.

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Tottenham submit massive €65m bid - Photo Credit: Pablo Morano/Reuters

In recent transfer windows, Ferran Torres has been linked to a return to the Premier League; it will be intriguing to see if Tottenham can finalise the transaction. They have made an offer of over €65 million to sign the Spanish international, according to a report by the Spanish publication Fichajes.

The 25-year-old might be Tottenham's perfect utility man after being a very helpful player for Barcelona. He can work in any of the front three positions. On the side, he will add objectives and inventiveness. The youngster might have an immediate effect in the Premier League as he is at the height of his abilities.

Ferran Torres has extensive knowledge of English football and earned two Premier League titles while playing for Manchester City. He should have no trouble settling in. Given that they have already targeted the Spanish international this year, Tottenham's interest in him is not surprising, given their need for more depth in their attacking unit.

The prospect of joining Tottenham might appeal to the 25-year-old. He may play on a regular basis. It would make sense for the Spaniard to leave Barcelona and sign with a team where he can play frequently because he has not been a consistent starter there.

It will be intriguing to see if Barcelona will allow him to leave. They are struggling financially, and €65 million is an alluring offer for a player who does not start for them frequently. How things turn out is still up in the air.

If Tottenham want to finish high in the table, they will need to make improvements to their team in January. The North London team had a strong start to the season, but in recent months, they have struggled. They intend to make a significant recovery in the upcoming months. When the transfer window reopens, Spurs should try to get top players.

The Lilywhites have a talented team and an exciting concept. The Spanish player might be interested in joining them. He may solidify his spot in the Spanish national squad for the next World Cup by playing football with them on a regular basis.

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