Lionel Messi Paid The Ultimate Respect To Andres Iniesta During Trophy Ceremony

Andres Iniesta played his last Barcelona final, and he raised the Copa del Rey on his own following Lionel Messi's classy gesture.

The La Liga leaders bagged their fourth consecutive Spanish domestic cup after beating Sevilla 5-0.

On a personal level, it's Iniesta's 34th trophy during his glittering career. And during the ceremony, Messi broke a tradition.

Iniesta plants a kiss on the Copa del Rey. Image: PA

Iniesta raises silverware. Image: PA

Normally, the first and second captain (Iniesta and Messi) are supposed to come up together and raise the trophy.

However, Messi decided to let Iniesta go up by himself in his last final for Barcelona.

Props to Messi for allowing the moment to be all about his Spanish teammate, who's set to move on in the summer.

Meanwhile, it looks very likely Iniesta will make it 35 trophies in the shape of the La Liga title.

From winning the La Liga title, Copa del Rey to the coveted Champions League an incredible four times, not to mention international honours in the European Championship and the holy grail - World Cup.

Legend.

Topics: Football News, Football, Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta

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