Winning would be the best tribute to Gerard Pique
The Catalan defender is bowing out at Camp Nou after 14 years
A long 14 years and 615 games later, Gerard Pique will wear the Barcelona shirt for the last time at Camp Nou. An emotional day as fans say goodbye to the legendary defender. But it's not a time for them or the team to relax. Three points are at stake and there's no better way to say goodbye to Piquenbauer than a victory over Almeria to keep the pressure on leaders Real Madrid.
Barcelona can go two points clear provisionally.
Pique is expected to start and depending on how the game is going, could get subbed near the end for an ovation. Xavi did not confirm the team as he did not want to give clues to Rubi, although Almeria, 18th, have struggled on the road with just one point from 18.
There will be time for an appropriate homage but now the best thing to do is focus and have a great game. That shouldn't be hard for Pique who has a very competitive streak, hates losing, even at kids' gams, and the Barcelona defender will want to finish in the best way possible at Camp Nou.
The league has become a priority and Pique would love nothing more than helping Barcelona get one over Real Madrid.
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