Camp Nou legend Gerard Pique was denied the chance to make a final appearance for Barcelona after allowing his emotions to get the better of him.
The defender, 35, announced he will retire this winter ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash with Almeria, during which he received a moving send-off. He has spent 14-and-a-half trophy-laden seasons with the Catalan giants and could have made his 617th and final appearance for the club during Tuesday's outing at Osasuna.
Barcelona manager Xavi named Pique on the bench for the fixture, as he often has this season, but the veteran centre-back ensured he would not have the chance to make a substitute appearance by getting sent off. He was seen remonstrating with the match officials after the half-time whistle blew, meeting them on the pitch and following them down the tunnel while having an animated conversation.
