Barcelona veteran could miss Osasuna clash due to suspension

Barcelona are set to take on Almeria later this evening, in what would be the final game for Gerard Pique. The veteran defender had recently announced his retirement from professional football and this will be his last match at Camp Nou.

Away from the Pique talk, however, Barcelona are staring at an important phase of the campaign where they must continue their excellent start to the season if they are to keep up with Real Madrid at the top of the league table.

But their progress could be stifled if one of their other veterans Sergio Busquets picks up a yellow card in tonight’s contest.

The 34-year-old, widely considered a midfield lynchpin for Barcelona, has picked up four yellow cards since his last suspension and another booking against Almeria tonight will see him getting suspended for the next round match versus Osasuna.

Barcelona are slated to play Osasuna on Tuesday. It will be yet another important match for the Catalans, especially knowing the fact that the opponent have already held Real Madrid once this season.

The potential absence of Busquets, therefore, could serve as a massive blow for Barcelona in their bid to continue their stellar start to the domestic campaign.

In the meantime, though, Busquets will be hoping to play a starring role in Pique’s last game for Barça. The defensive midfielder, along with other Barcelona players are set to don a special kit to commemorate the centre-back’s contributions to the club tonight.