Iniesta dobija loptu. Prelazi Marsela, pa Ramosa; u savršenoj je poziciji na ivici šesnaesterca. Šutira i… Gol! Od naredne sezone, ovakvih scena više neće biti u Barseloni.

Andres Iniesta
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Una ovación muy bien merecida para Andrés Iniesta.

Very few players had what it took to be shown respect at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. In fact, only three were recorded in recent football history to have received a standing ovation. Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, and on various occasions Andrés Iniesta.

Today marks thirteen years since Andrés Iniesta has debuted for Barcelona’s first team. Now, a club legend, Iniesta has started his road to stardom at only 18 against Bruges, on a cold Tuesday night. It is said that Van Gaal had only told him to: “Get out there and play”. The rest, as you know, is already history.

Hoy se cumplen 13 años desde el debut oficial de Andrés Iniesta para el primer equipo del FC Barcelona. Ahora, una auténtica leyenda del club, Iniesta empezó su camino hacia las estrellas con tan solo 18 años, contra el Brujas.  Esa noche, Van Gaal sólo le dijo que saliera y jugara. El resto… Ya lo sabemos.