Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta wipes his tears during a tribute after the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 20, 2018. AFP / Lluis Gene
Barcelona: Andres Iniesta's illustrious Barcelona career came to an end with a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at a Camp Nou in celebratory mood.
The 34-year-old had announced in April that he would leave the Catalan giants at the end of the season just two days before Ernesto Valverde's side beat Deportivo La Coruna to confirm a 25th LaLiga title.
Played out against that backdrop it was hardly surprising that, at times, it felt more like a testimonial match rather than the final league game of the season. Goal reported that Iniesta demonstrated his abundant repertoire in a dominant first-half display, finding his team-mates with an array of precise and inventive passes, something he has done with distinction since his debut in the 2002-03 campaign.
While the World Cup winner was not involved in the game's solitary goal, he will have surely looked on admiringly as Philippe Coutinho whipped in a fine finish from outside the area after 57 minutes. The curtain eventually came down on Iniestas time with Barca in the 81st minute, the midfielder leaving the field to a rapturous reception and handing over the captains armband to Lionel Messi in a symbolic gesture. (QNA)
