Video: Barcelona duo receive emotional guard of honour on last home game

Emotions ran high at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday night. The special win over Mallorca was Barcelona’s first since winning the league title two weeks ago. However, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba stole the limelight on the night, and deservedly so.

Both players started their final game at Spotify Camp Nou and were flawless on the field. It was Alba who first made his way off in tears as his name echoed through every gallery of the stadium. A rousing ovation and warm embraces highlighted his long walk off the field.

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Sergio Busquets’ final steps on the grasses of the stadium were contrastingly different. There was a certain poise about the midfielder’s walk into the sunset and players from across the field walked across to bid adieu to the universally respected legend.

The duo’s special night did not end there. As two legends of the club, the duo deserved every ounce of respect from colleagues, compatriots and opponents alike. That dream was made a reality through Barcelona’s Guard of Honour.

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Players donning garnet-and-blue applauded the departing legends all along their long walk into the tunnels of the stadium. The audience gathered at Camp Nou only made the atmosphere more electric.

At this point, it appears likely that the duo will not participate next week against Celta Vigo. After all, the Camp Nou is the right place for both players to close their chapter at Barcelona.