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Barcelona reveal first game at renovated Nou Camp as 100,000-seater stadium finally nears completion
BARCELONA president Joan Laporta has revealed when the Nou Camp will officially be reopened.
The iconic stadium has been
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Joan Laporta has revealed when he expects Barcelona to return to the Nou Camp
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The reopening of the stadium could be in August
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As a result, the capacity is expected to increase from 99,000 to around 105,000 when the building work is finished.
The ground was
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Club president Laporta has earmarked August 16 - the day of the Gamper Trophy match - as the potential reopening.
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Speaking on TV3 while reviewing the club's season, the Spaniard said: "We want it to serve as the pilot test for the stadium's reopening. We're working on this idea.
"The Gamper is expected to be held at the Spotify Camp Nou.
"We want it to be a pilot test in terms of access, operational capacity, etc.
"We believe it's the best way to run a full-scale trial."
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