Honor two legends: between Busquets’ smile and Jordi Alba’s tears

Farewell day. And some are forever. like the captain Sergio Busquets and of Jordi Alba, surely the best midfielder and the best left in the history of Barcelona. Both, friends, ended their culé stage and accepted their tribute at the end of the match. Their teammates and the coaching staff were waiting for them, making the corridor for them, while Jordi went out on the pitch with the Spanish Super Cup won in Saudi Arabia against Madrid and Sergio, with the title Liga, the first of the Xavi Hernández era. .

The Egarense coach, as the unwritten protocol suggests, had a detail with his players and took them off the pitch before the final whistle. The first is the side from L’Hospitalet. Alba had a lot of doubts, she thought about it a lot. But he decided from one day to the next, as he. He wants it to go well because it’s the best for everyone, despite the fact that he still has one year left on his contract. The desire of Jordi Alba He was able to say goodbye to the Camp Nou, in front of his fans, the club of his life. And he achieved it.

In the 80th minute, the Camp Nou stood up and the defender couldn’t stop crying. He said goodbye to his companions, one by one excited. And he retreated to the bench as his fans chanted his name, grateful for all the success he had given them in his eleven years wearing the culé shirt.

Four minutes later, it was the captain’s turn. His decision is more mature and was announced weeks ago. It is precisely for this reason, with all the more melting, that Busquets left with a smile.

During the tribute that followed, Jordi Alba was the first to address the fans. “I want to thank you all for your love in the streets, in the Camp Nou. It turned out to be pure pride. Professionally it has been the happiest day of my life”, he stated.

Sincere memories for Tito

In his second intervention, Jordi had an amazing detail that reminds uncle vilanova at the Camp Nou party. “I want to remember a very special person, who signed me in 2012 and this is Tito Vilanova”, and the stadium also began to sing the name of the 100-point League coach, who sadly died of cancer.

sunrise He also faced his companions. “I had less fame than usual, but I tried to help everyone, colleagues, staff… everyone. And I’m so proud.” And he reminded them that “a friend is here”.

AND sunrise He finished his speech looking at Busquets. “It was a pleasure, an example for me and for everyone. I learned a lot from you. You are a phenomenon.”

The captain quietly took the microphone and did not lose his smile throughout his speech. “I want to thank all the current players and those who have been with me on this journey over the years. To my coaches, staff, workers who made everything easy for me. And you fans. It’s been a pleasure to be able to play here”, beginning Sergio. The one from Badia continued to talk to his people. “Thanks to my family, who always give me the best of me. I love you, you make me happy.”

Busquets He arrived as a youth in the youth academy in Barcelona. “Since I was young, it was my dream to play here at the Estadi, I would go to see away games, finals. And the feeling and pride of being the best club in the world will not be taken away from me by anyone. I am a member and a fan. My childhood dream came true and reality made it better. Winning so many titles, being so important to the club of my heart…”, sighed the captain, who spoke about the closing stage of the Camp Nou. “We put an end and we will have the best stadium again in world. We are the best club in the world, with the best staff, players, fans and now we will have a stadium up to our standards”.

Finally, to close his speech, Busquets Warning: “Now I’m leaving, but it’s not goodbye. I’m sure we’ll see each other soon. Thanks for everything.”, sentence.

Two legends that leave countless titles, but above all a great example. Legends and references for those here and for those to come.