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'We Will Miss Him': Ernesto Valverde in Awe of Departing Andres Iniesta as Barça Extend Unbeaten Run

Ernesto Valverde was full of praise for midfield maestro Andres Iniesta following Barcelona's 5-1 victroy over Villarreal on Wednesday night, as Barcelona remain on course for a historic unbeaten domestic season.

Goals from Lionel Messi, Brazilian duo Paulinho and Philippe Coutinho and a double from Ousmane Dembele mean Barça are now just two games away from becoming the first team in La Liga history to record zero losses for an entire season.

After the win Valverde reserved special for the departing Iniesta, after another masterclass at the Camp Nou which saw him receive a standing ovation as he was substituted midway through the second half.