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Pictures: Andres Iniesta’s farewell match for Barcelona

21 May 2018

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Andres Iniesta Barcelona final match pictures fans

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Barcelona fans formed a mosaic with the message ‘Forever Iniesta’

Andres Iniesta Barcelona final match pictures Xabier Prieto

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Before the match Barca skipper Andres Iniesta exchanged gifts with Real Sociedad captain Xabier Prieto

Andres Iniesta Barcelona final match Real Sociedad

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Andres Iniesta and his Barcelona team-mates celebrate the winning goal against Real Sociedad

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Barcelona fans gave Andres Iniesta a standing ovation when he was substituted in the 82nd minute against Real Sociedad

Andres Iniesta Barcelona final match Real Sociedad La Liga trophy

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Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta lifted the La Liga trophy after the match

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Barcelona players, all wearing Andres Iniesta’s No.8 shirt, lift their captain into the air

Andres Iniesta Barcelona final match pictures

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Andres Iniesta sits in the centre circle of the Camp Nou pitch after playing his final match for Barcelona

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Pictures: Andres Iniesta’s farewell match for Barcelona

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