Andres Iniesta may be readying himself to turn out at the home of Espanyol, his Barcelona side’s fierce city rivals, but Saturday evening’s match promises to be a fixture to remember for the midfielder, who is to be recipient of a standing applause from the home supporters.
When Iniesta scored his World Cup winning goal, he lifted his Spain shirt off to reveal a message in tribute to late Periquitos captain Dani Jarque, who tragically died during their pre-season campaign almost exactly a year previously. Jarque was a player close to the hearts of the Espanyol fans, and they are set to show their respect for Iniesta’s show of solidarity with one of their own.
