VIDEO: Goosebumps were inevitable as Camp Nou says stunning farewell to Xavi

Last weekend we saw Anfield say goodbye to one of the best midfielders ever to lace his boots and Barcelona have found themselves in the same position.

Tonight sees the last home league game that Barca will play this season and, with Xavi leaving for Qatar in the summer, the Camp Nou faithful made sure to give the legend a fitting tribute. Ahead of kick-off, a giant banner was unfurled from the stands displaying a photograph of the iconic Spaniard.

#6raciesXavi #campionsFCB pic.twitter.com/pdTWmyr6XK
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 23, 2015

Barcelona had already wrapped up La Liga before they hosted Deportiva La Coruna this evening and a stunning mosaic celebrated their position as champions.

This was the mosaic at the Camp Nou. Follow the second half at http://t.co/fg65RrGNlu https://t.co/UOOQSBsyTh — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 23, 2015

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VIDEO: Goosebumps were inevitable as Camp Nou says stunning farewell to Xavi

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Last weekend we saw Anfield say goodbye to one of the best midfielders ever to lace his boots and Barcelona have found themselves in the same position.

Last weekend we saw Anfield say goodbye to one of the best midfielders ever to lace his boots and Barcelona have found themselves in the same position.

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