Iniesta: I needed Busquets' help to lift the Copa del Rey trophy!
Andrés Iniesta revealed why Sergio Busquets helped him to lift the Copa del Rey trophy as he reflected on Barcelona's victory over Alavés.
Barcelona captain Andrés Iniesta says he needed help to lift the massive Copa del Rey trophy as he explained why Sergio Busquets joined him in holding the silverware aloft.
Iniesta added that Busquets, the club's third captain behind him and Lionel Messi, could do with practice of lifting trophies for when he eventually assumes control of the captain's armband.
Barça sealed their third consecutive Copa crown with a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday, an accomplishment the skipper believes should be given proper acknowledgement.
Iniesta needed a helping hand
"I was needing help – there is nothing different on the horizon," Iniesta told reporters when asked about Busquets' role in the trophy lift.
"But it is good that Busi gets used to [lifting trophies] for the future.
"A final is a final and it is always difficult to win them. Even though we were favourites, these games are always tough.
'Barcelona must value Copa del Rey'
"This is our third Copa del Rey in a row and that must be valued. We keep winning and claiming titles.
"Next year we will try once again, with some new arrivals and with some people having departed. That is the challenge."
Barça's win set up a Clásico in the Spanish Super Cup in August, when Barcelona will face LaLiga winners Real Madrid.
Luis Enrique's final bow
The match at the Vicente Calderón, which saw Lionel Messi, Neymar and Paco Alcácer strike for Barcelona, was head coach Luis Enrique's last in the role.
The 47-year-old bowed out with nine trophies to his name from three seasons at Camp Nou.
"He arrived at a delicate time and his record has been more than positive," said Iniesta.