Messi and Iniesta, the Kings of the champions parade - 7M sport

Messi and Iniesta, the Kings of the champions parade



Posted Tuesday, May 01, 2018 by Marca.com

On Monday evening, a lively parade wound its way through Barcelona, as the Blaugrana celebrated their conquering of a league and cup double in 2017/18.

Messi and Iniesta, the Kings of the champions parade

In a convertible bus labelled with the motto "Champions!" and with replicas of the league and cup trophy on the top deck, the players and the coaching staff danced and sang with the throng of thousands that had lined the street hoping for a glimpse of their heroes.

Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta were the most acclaimed footballers, their names shouted at every turn.

Iniesta appeared wearing a jester's cap, whilst Gerard Pique, Sergi Roberto and Denis Suaez tied the Catalan flag around their necks.

Ivan Rakitic, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Yerry Mina sported a Barça scarf.

The squad and coach, Ernesto Valverde, wore commemorative shirts with the names of the entire staff on the back.

Unlike on Sunday, when the Catalans were mathematically champions of the league by winning 4-2 at Deportivo, on Monday the shirts were printed with the names of Javier Mascherano, Arda Turan and Gerard Deulofeu, three of the four players - Rafinha already appeared - who left Barcelona in January and who also contributed to both titles.

The parade was very calm at the beginning, but the players were encouraged as it progressed and more and more supporters came to cheer them.

A curious debate about whether the double was devalued after the disappointing elimination against Roma in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, and the possibility that Real Madrid will win a new Champions League, didn't seem to bother anyone.

The fans waved flags, chanted their favourite players names, took photos and recorded videos.



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