A series of images and videos, showcasing the efforts of Spanish giants Barcelona, as well as the club’s fans, to pay tribute to Gerard Pique, have come to the fore online late on Saturday.
The announcement which rocked the Blaugrana to their very core, of course, was forthcoming earlier this week.
This came in the form of iconic defender Pique confirming plans to bring a close to his career with almost immediate effect.
Culers, us he de dir una cosa. pic.twitter.com/k3V919pm1T
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) November 3, 2022
With just two fixtures to see out before the break for the Qatar World Cup comes into effect, Barca’s La Liga meeting with Almeria tonight, as a result, represents Pique’s last at the Camp Nou.
In turn, it should come as little surprise to hear of tributes pouring in for one of the Catalan giants’ greatest-ever defenders.
Prior to kick-off on Saturday night, club and supporters came together as one, to kick Pique’s farewell into gear.
Culés, are you ready for this?
Piqué warms up for the last time ever at the Camp Nou😪#LaLigaSantander | #BarçaAlmería pic.twitter.com/97NZ4biKRA
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) November 5, 2022
Xavi Hernandez, meanwhile, a long-time former teammate of Pique’s, was sure to mark the veteran’s special night with the captain’s armband:
The Last Dance@3gerardpique #Sempr3 pic.twitter.com/Va9D4ACVY1
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 5, 2022
In addition, Barca’s stars too paid their respects, in warming up ahead of kick-off whilst donning jerseys with Pique’s name and number emblazoned across the back:
Barcelona honored Piqué by wearing his kit ahead of his final home match for the club 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/uOWLqik4Es
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 5, 2022
Pique walked out for his last game with his kids 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/wmv3yHe5bN
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 5, 2022
Barcelona have since headed in at the interval at the Camp Nou a goal to the good over Almeria, owing to a fine finish from wide-man Ousmane Dembele.
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