Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad: match report as Iniesta says goodbye
A Philippe Coutinho goal settled matters at the Camp Nou on the final day of the season as Andrés Iniesta said goodbye to Barcelona and Spanish football. Cruz Azul vs America: Liga MX, live online
Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad: match report
It was an emotional night at the Camp Nou as Andrés Iniesta said goodbye to Barcelona after 16 years at the club. Xabi Prieto also bowed out on a night of goodbyes in LaLiga on the last day of the season.
It would take a Philippe Coutinho strikes in the second half to separate the sides in what was a feisty game. With nothing to play for, the two sides were vying for three points to finish the season.
Iniesta started and came off after 82 minutes. Prieto didn't start and only played for the last couple of minutes.
It is unclear as to where the little Spaniard goes next and while memories of the midfielder will endure at the stadium, he will no longer pull on the Barcelona shirt. It was a frustrating season for Barcelona, who were knocked out of the Champions League but won a domestic double in Ernesto Valverde's first season at the club.
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Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: match preview
Andrés Iniesta will pull on the blaugrana colours for the last time tonight at the Camp Nou. The Spanish legend announced his departure some time ago and despite various tributes already having being made to the star midfielder, the home crowd - along with all the players and staff that are present from both teams - are likely to make this a very, very, special send off.
Little at stake
As far as what's at stake for both sides, well not a lot. Barça already have the league and cup double sown up and celebrated. La Real take to the field knowing that they can jump up the table by a couple of places with a win but either way they will remain as part of that middle cluster. It's a game more about pride, World Cup places and fitness, and, most of all, players.
Prieto farewell
The Iniesta focus will take most of the attention but Real Sociedad have their own hero to acknowledge. Xabi Prieto starts on the bench but will be brought on at some point to a well-deserved applause from the whole stadium, as he signs off his LaLiga career at the home of the champions. Two club legends. Lots of emotion. And let's not forget that it should be a competitive 90 minutes to enjoy too with plenty of talent on show.
