Camp Nou Increases Capacity to 62,000 Spectators Amid Club Elections

The surge in attendance for the Sevilla match tests mobility and traffic in the Les Corts district.

Generic image of a crowd of fans walking towards a football stadium on a match day.
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Generic image of a crowd of fans walking towards a football stadium on a match day.

FC Barcelona has increased the Camp Nou capacity to 62,652 spectators this Sunday for the match against Sevilla, coinciding with the club's presidential election day.

The significant rise from the previous 45,000 limit has put the les Corts neighborhood's mobility plan to the test. Barcelona City Council has restricted parking to residents and authorized vehicles only, with Guàrdia Urbana officers monitoring the area to prevent congestion.

"You come from the center by bus and you have to walk home, and this cannot be. The City Council must fix this problem."

Lluís Sala · Les Corts resident
Traffic restrictions have forced the cancellation of several bus stops along travessera de les Corts, sparking complaints from locals. However, local businesses and restaurants are reporting a boost in sales due to the high turnout of fans and club members on this March 15.