Ernesto Valverde concedes Andres Iniesta can never truly be replaced at Barcelona as LaLiga's champions-elect prepare for life without their mercurial playmaker.
Iniesta tearfully addressed a news conference on Friday to confirm he will break a career-long association with Barca at the end of this season, when a move to Chinse Super League team Chongqing Lifan is expected to be officially announced.
Barcelona only need a point to be crowned LaLiga kings at Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday, while they could be champions before a ball is kicked if Atletico Madrid cannot beat Deportivo Alaves earlier in the day.