Barcelona are “very grateful” to legendary defender Gerard Pique, coach Xavi mentioned after the veteran performed his closing sport at Camp Nou on Saturday.
- Pique made final look at Camp Nou
- Xavi completely happy along with his efficiency
- Coach hailed defender as a “legend”
WHAT HAPPENED? The defender introduced his retirement from the sport this week and was given an incredible send-off as his facet ran out 2-0 winners in opposition to Almeria on Saturday. The house crowd gave Pique a standing ovation as he went off the sphere and after the match he gave a speech to say goodbye to the supporters.
WHAT THEY SAID: “We needed to say goodbye to him in the easiest way attainable,” Xavi mentioned after the match. “I believe he had an incredible sport, displaying what he’s. The larger the match for him, the higher he performs. I’ve already informed him that he’s a Barca legend and we’re very grateful for what he has given to the membership.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Pique performed 85 minutes of the league conflict and hugged his team-mates as he was substituted off. Ousmane Dembele and Frenkie de Jong acquired the objectives as Xavi’s males sealed the three factors to maintain the stress on Actual Madrid in La Liga.
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DID YOU KNOW? Solely 4 Barcelona gamers made extra appearances in La Liga than the 422 that Gerard Pique racked up for the membership and solely Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta gained greater than the 30 trophies he collected.
WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA? Xavi’s males are in motion once more on Tuesday once they face Osasuna in La Liga.