Iniesta: 100 points is a scandalous amount

Posted Sunday, June 02, 2013 by Foxsports.com

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta admits the club's record equalling haul of 100-points in La Liga this season is an obscene mark.

Barca matched Real Madrid's record-breaking century of league points set last season on Saturday when they defeated Malaga 4-1 at Camp Nou.

David Villa put Barca ahead after just three minutes and Cesc Fabregas added a second 10 minutes later while Martin Montoya's stunning volley made it 3-0 in the first half alone.

Iniesta scored the fourth following a quick counter-attacking move in the second half leaving Malaga substitute Pedro Morales to score a consolation goal.

After the match, Iniesta paid tribute to the amazing 100-point feat which allowed them win La Liga in convincing fashion this season.

"We wanted to finish our league campaign strong, win the match, and make sure the fans have a good time," he was quoted on the club's website as saying.

"Once we won the league title, we wanted the 100 points, it was an incentive, it's a scandalous amount of points. It's one for the history books," he said.

Saturday also saw the last game with the Catalans for defender Eric Abidal, whose contract is not being renewed in the summer.

"Everything we could do for Abidal [in Saturday's match] falls short of what he deserves, he's shown us so many things, I wish him the best in his professional career and in his personal life," Iniesta said.

"We've been with Abidal for many years, we've lived through a lot of situations together and I'm happy he was recognised by the fans."

Malaga end their campaign in a Europa League qualifying spot.