Iniesta, Torres given emotional farewells

Thanks to all our fans for the support. I came here as a boy and I leave aged 34. I’ll always carry you in my heart. INIESTA, After his farewell I have had the privilege to wear this shirt in over 400 games and it’s very tough to know that this is the final time.

F TORRES, On his last match

BARCELONA: Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta lifted a ninth Liga title after his side beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Sunday in an emotional final game for the midfielder at the Nou Camp while Fernando Torres scored twice in his final game for Atletico Madrid.

Philippe Coutinho rattled in the only goal in the champions’ final game of the season in the 57th minute as they finished the campaign with 93 points, while Torres struck both of Atletico’s goals in their 2-2 draw at home to Eibar.

Iniesta was substituted in the 82nd, hugging most of his team mates as well as some Real Sociedad players and the referee as he left the Nou Camp pitch for the last time as a Barca player. Barca’s fans held up a mosaic before the game reading “Infinite Iniesta”.

“Today is a difficult day. I have spent 22 marvellous years here and I’ve been so proud to defend and represent this badge, which for me is the best in the world,” Iniesta said, addressing Barca fans.

“Thanks to all our fans, for the support you’ve shown and the respect you have given me. I came here as a boy and I leave aged 34 as a man. I’ll always carry you in my heart.”

“I have had the privilege to wear this shirt in over 400 games and it’s very tough to know that this is the final time,” said an emotional Torres.