Andres Iniesta bids final farewell to Barcelona (photos, videos and reaction) #infinit8iniesta
Andres Iniesta has officially taken to the pitch for the final time as a Barcelona player, following the Blaugrana’s 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.
Legendary career
Following the 90 minutes in Catalunya, Barcelona ran out 1-0 winners, courtesy of a stunning long-range strike from Philippe Coutinho.
However, tonight was about so much more than the result for the Blaugrana, as Andres Iniesta brought to an end his illustrious, trophy-laden playing days with the club.
Iniesta, regarded by many to be one of the greatest midfielders of all-time, has spent his entire career to date donning the colours of Barca, having first broken into the club’s first-team as a youngster in 2002.
He has since gone on to rack up 32 trophies over the course of his time at the Camp Nou, including an incredible 9 La Liga titles and 4 Champions Leagues.
Emotional farewell
As such, the moment when number 8 flashed across the fourth official’s board in the 82nd-minute of this evening’s clash, signalling the end of Iniesta’s Barcelona career, football fans the world over shed a collective tear:
FC Barcelona
✔@FCBarcelona
A legend departs and his legacy begins#infinit8iniesta
Barcelona Worldwide@BarcaWorldwideIniesta waving goodbye to camp nou:
Gary Lineker✔@GaryLineker
End of an era. @andresiniesta8 leaves the Camp Nou. One of the greats of his or any other generation. Humble yet a champion. Modest yet magnificent. Diminutive yet a giant. Never again to play for Barcelona yet remembered for infinity. Gracias y adiós, el Don. #Infinit8Iniesta
Messi@halionel10Thank you @andresiniesta8
Barca Universal@BarcaUniversalMeanwhile Andres Iniesta on the bench..
Barcelona Worldwide@BarcaWorldwideDiego Godín: “Andrés Iniesta is arguably the most important player in Spanish football history. Everywhere he goes people acclaim him. Being able to achieve that, with all the jealousy, envy, and rivalries that exist, is priceless. It goes beyond money or titles”
Messi World@MessiWorIdWe love you Iniesta
Juan Direction@JuanDirection58Goodbye Iniesta
Thank you for everything
SPORTbible@sportbible
16 years
6x Copa del Rey
669 apps
70 goals
Andrés Iniesta has just left the Camp Nou pitch for the final time!
http://www.sportbible.com/football/news-take-a-bow-andres-iniesta-has-played-his-final-game-for-barcelona-20180520?source=facebook …
adil@Barca19statsDefinitive stats of @andresiniesta8 with @FCBarcelona :
16 seasons
674 games
511 starts
46179 minutes57 goals
117 assists60 yellow cards
0 red cards459 wins
129 draws
86 losses32 titles
FC Barcelona✔@FCBarcelona
Guard of honor for Don Andrés#infinit8iniesta
FC Barcelona✔@FCBarcelona
Campeeeeeoneeees, campeeeeoneessss#7heChamp10ns
FC Barcelona✔@FCBarcelona
They have lifted the league trophy and the Copa del Rey, now it’s time for @andresiniesta8 #InfinitIniesta