Gianluigi Buffon, Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta all had memorable send offs at the weekend
Gianluigi Buffon, Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta all had memorable send offs at the weekend

In pictures: Gianluigi Buffon, Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta bow out


Three legends, with a total of 1,677 appearances between them for their current club, bid farewell at the weekend.

Gianluigi Buffon's long and successful era between the sticks for Juventus is over after 17 years, with the 40-year-old goalkeeper due to decide his next steps in the coming months.

Fernando Torres' second and final spell at Atletico Madrid ended in style as he scored two goals at the Wanda Metropolitano, while Andres Iniesta bid an emotional goodbye to a packed out Camp Nou.

The Spain and Barcelona legend lifted the La Liga trophy in front of his team-mates and handed the captain's armband over to Lionel Messi to signal a new era without their homegrown midfield talisman.


Transfer specials (via Sky Bet)


See a collection of the best images from their emotional goodbyes below...

Gianluigi Buffon, pictured in his final appearance for Juventus

Gianluigi Buffon, pictured in his final appearance for Juventus

Gianluigi Buffon, pictured in his final appearance for Juventus

Gianluigi Buffon, pictured in his final appearance for Juventus

Gianluigi Buffon lifts the Serie A trophy for the last time with Juventus

Gianluigi Buffon with the Serie A trophy

Rafa Benitez refuses to rule out 8/1 Newcastle move for Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres kisses the Europa League trophy

Fernando Torres scores on his last Atletico Madrid appearance

Fernando Torres thanks Atletico Madrid fans

Fernando Torres celebrates

Fernando Torres celebrates

Fernando Torres thanks Atletico fans

Fernando Torres

Barcelona's tribute to Andres Iniesta

Barcelona's tribute to Andres Iniesta

Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona for the final time

Andres Iniesta on his last appearance for Barcelona

Andres Iniesta on his last appearance for Barcelona

Barcelona celebrate their La Liga win, led by Andres Iniesta

Andres Iniesta with the La Liga trophy

Barcelona players celebrate with Andres Iniesta

Andres Iniesta thanks Barcelona fans


Total career appearances

Buffon

Parma: 220
Juventus: 656
Italy: 176

Torres

Atletico: 346
Liverpool: 142
Chelsea: 172
AC Milan: 10
Spain: 110

Iniesta

Barcelona: 675
Spain 129


Last updated at 1130 BST on 21/05/18.

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