Barcelona followers confirmed their love for Gerard Pique by chanting the defender’s title forward of his final match at Camp Nou on Saturday.
- Barcelona host Almeria
- Pique’s last Camp Nou recreation
- Supporters pay tribute
WHAT HAPPENED? Pique was named within the Barcelona beginning XI towards Almeria on Saturday for the defender’s last recreation at Camp Nou earlier than he retires. Supporters packed contained in the well-known outdated stadium and chanted his title earlier than kick-off.
Pique was additionally named captain for the evening, taking on from Sergio Busquets, and led the gamers out onto the pitch, along with his team-mates all sporting Pique No. 3 shirts earlier than kick off.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Pique leaves Barcelona as a legend after successful each main honour obtainable throughout his profession. The centre-back has claimed 30 trophies in 14 years however has opted to name time on his profession after shedding his place within the beginning XI this season.
WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA? Xavi’s facet go to Osasuna on Tuesday within the group’s last match earlier than the World Cup.