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WATCH: Emotional Pique given standing ovation as he leaves Camp Nou pitch for the last time

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was given a standing ovation as he left the Camp Nou pitch for a final time on Saturday against Almeria.

Pique was captain for the night but was taken off in the 83rd minute and replaced by Andreas Christensen.

The center-back took his time leaving the pitch as he savoured the moment. There was a hug for every player, a few tears, a wave to the crowd and then an embrace from an emotional Xavi.

Gerard Piqué bows out for the last time in front of the Barcelona fans

Emotional scenes as a career full of incredible Camp Nou moments comes to a close

The end of an era pic.