Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad: 5 Talking Points

#1 Iniesta Bids Adieu

A tearful Iniesta as he says goodbye to the Barca faithful

Andres Iniesta played his last game at Camp Nou and as an FC Barcelona player on Sunday Night. He put in a stellar performance, creating as well as setting up chances for both himself and his teammates, the same way he has been doing it for the past 16 years.

The Spaniard came close to getting his name on the scoresheet but his effort could only shave the side netting.

Iniesta was able to have only one attempt at goal along with a pass completion rate of 90% as well as completing three dribbles in his final appearance before he made way in the 81st minute to a standing ovation and applause from both sets of players, team management and fans alike.

This brings an end to an illustrious and highly successful career for the Spaniard in his native Catalonia, where he made 674 appearances and won 32 trophies for his boyhood club that included match-winning goals as he has been a focal point in the success Barcelona have achieved over the last decade and a half.

Iniesta's future is undecided but he will surely be missed by his club as well as the La Liga. He is one of the few players who was equally appreciated and respected by opposition fans, which included games where his contribution from midfield would get overshadowed by special individual performances of his teammates.

Andres Iniesta has always been a special and unique footballer, one of a kind, someone who will be irreplaceable at Barcelona.

55 - Andres Iniesta attempted 55 passes in the first half against Real Sociedad, more than any other player. Light. pic.twitter.com/VHH6SPQ2ao

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) May 20, 2018

Andres Iniesta – Barcelona career 674th & final app, against R. SociedadOnly Xavi has more apps for club (767)Debut (aged 18) v Brugge, Oct 200232 trophies, including 9 La Liga titles4-time CL winner, joint-record in CL eraNamed in FIFA World XI in each of last 9 years pic.twitter.com/FkxxdUchgj

— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) May 20, 2018