The Messi/Iniesta era comes to its conclusion
After 64 trophies for Barcelona, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta's partnership will come to an end at the Camp Nou on Sunday as the latter makes his final appearance for the club.
Iniesta's 14-year association with Barca's senior team will come to its end when the La Liga champions welcome Real Sociedad in their last league match of the season.
The Spanish midfielder is expected to start in what should prove to be an emotional atmosphere at the famous football stadium in Catalonia.
Coming through the incredible 'La Masia' academy, Iniesta showed his talents from an early age and would go on to be part of one of the finest eras the club has ever lived through.
That era included the prolific Lionel Messi, who has built an invaluable partnership with Iniesta over the years, winning 64 trophies between them.
However, it is unclear whether Ernesto Valverde will allow the duo to waltz for one last time with increasing pressure from Argentina to give Messi a rest ahead of the World Cup.
Whether the forward must watch on from the bench, it could be a fitting tribute to give Messi the honour of coming on in Iniesta's place. Signalling the end of a fruitful partnership and era for Barcelona.