If this proves to be the first of many goodbyes for Andres Iniesta, it is a fantastic way to bow out.

Barcelona's captain was the man of the match on Saturday as he put on a dazzling display to help his side waltz past Sevilla in a 5-0 victory, winning the King's Cup for the fourth season in a row.

Iniesta will make a decision over his future next week, with the 33-year-old mulling a move to the Chinese Super League, and reports in Spain say he will end a hugely successful era at Barcelona to try his luck in the Far East.

The captain cried during the final minutes of the game after being taken off to rapturous applause and his name being chanted by both sets of fans.

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"This week I will make my decision public," said Iniesta. "What makes us happy are days like today. I really wanted today to go well and from the first minute, it did.

"It was a great night in all senses, on a team and personal level. This is a title that we love and we will try to add the league title to finish the season on a high note."

This was the sixth time Iniesta has lifted the King's Cup, along with eight La Liga titles, which will become nine if Barcelona do the double by earning three more points from their last five games. He has also won four Champions League trophies.

Against Sevilla Iniesta was at his finest, helping Barcelona exhaust their opponents by moving the ball quickly and accurately, not letting the Andalusians breathe.

Goalscoring is not his forte with just one in all competitions before he netted Barcelona's fourth, rounding Sevilla goalkeeper David Soria and converting from a tight angle.

"Andres is a spectacle," said Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde. "Watch him and enjoy him."

After the disappointment of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final exit against AS Roma, throwing away a three-goal first leg lead, Iniesta was glad to give the fans something to smile about.

"The team and the fans deserve 10 out of 10. There are a lot of emotions, a lot of feelings and a lot of moods. I am happy, happy we can show our best and for the title.

"Although we're all thinking about the game in Rome, the fans deserved this."

Iniesta will make a decision over his future next week, with the 33-year-old mulling a move to the Chinese Super League

If this proves to be the first of many goodbyes for Andres Iniesta, it is a fantastic way to bow out. Barcelona's captain was the man of the match on Saturday as he put on a dazzling display to help his side waltz past Sevilla in a 5-0 victory, winning the King's Cup for the fourth season in a row. Iniesta will make a decision over his future next week, with the 33-year-old mulling a move to the Chinese Super League, and reports in Spain say he will end a hugely successful era at Barcelona to try his luck in the Far East. The captain cried during the final minutes of the game after being taken off to rapturous applause and his name being chanted by both sets of fans. An absolute genius midfielder? Unfortunately he's out of the CL.? - Follow @worldcupessentials for more ? - ?: @433 A post shared by World Cup - Essentials (@worldcupessentials) on Apr 22, 2018 at 2:44am PDT × "This week I will make my decision public," said Iniesta. "What makes us happy are days like today. I really wanted today to go well and from the first minute, it did. "It was a great night in all senses, on a team and personal level. This is a title that we love and we will try to add the league title to finish the season on a high note." This was the sixth time Iniesta has lifted the King's Cup, along with eight La Liga titles, which will become nine if Barcelona do the double by earning three more points from their last five games. He has also won four Champions League trophies. Against Sevilla Iniesta was at his finest, helping Barcelona exhaust their opponents by moving the ball quickly and accurately, not letting the Andalusians breathe. Goalscoring is not his forte with just one in all competitions before he netted Barcelona's fourth, rounding Sevilla goalkeeper David Soria and converting from a tight angle. "Andres is a spectacle," said Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde. "Watch him and enjoy him." After the disappointment of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final exit against AS Roma, throwing away a three-goal first leg lead, Iniesta was glad to give the fans something to smile about. "The team and the fans deserve 10 out of 10. There are a lot of emotions, a lot of feelings and a lot of moods. I am happy, happy we can show our best and for the title. "Although we're all thinking about the game in Rome, the fans deserved this."

Iniesta shines brighter than ever with big decision looming

Unstoppable duo Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-0 to win the King's Cup final for the fourth consecutive season on Saturday as they close in on a likely domestic double.

Luis Suarez struck twice in the first half for the Catalans as they won the competition for a record 30th time. However, it was Iniesta and Messi who pulled all the strings as the La Liga leaders blew away Vincenzo Montella's stunned side.

Philippe Coutinho set up Suarez for the opening goal in the 14th minute and Barcelona dominated the rest of the game. The result goes some way to make up for their humiliating Champions League quarter-final elimination by AS Roma earlier in April.

Messi slammed home the second after good work from Jordi Alba with Suarez adding another, before Iniesta netted from a tight angle. Coutinho added a fifth from the penalty spot to complete the rout.

"This doesn't cover up what happened in Rome but it's an important title," said Suarez.

"At the start of the season we would have taken this, there's huge merit to it.

"It's strange to be knocked out of the Champions League, we gave the impression that we could go far in it."

Both Barcelona and Sevilla fans sang Iniesta's name when he was substituted in the final stages, with the chants echoing around the Wanda Metropolitano stadium until after the final whistle.

The veteran midfielder is considering a move to the Chinese Super League and this could be his last cup final for Barcelona - and he made sure it was one to remember.

"Barcelona had a formidable game and when they are like that it's hard to stop them," said Montella.

"They have formidable players like Iniesta, Messi, Suarez.

"I'm very sorry to the fans who were fantastic today. We are not in our best form, we have to react."

With Iniesta leading the way, Barca came flying out of the blocks and moved ahead after a long ball from goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen found Coutinho deep in opposition territory and he set up Suarez.

Sevilla rallied but after a couple of half-chances Barcelona doubled their lead when Iniesta sent Alba flying down the left. The Spaniard backheeled the ball into Messi's path and the Argentine fired in.

Messi then created the third for Suarez with a sublime through-ball and the fourth for Iniesta, whose goal will be a special moment to take with him if he does depart.

Coutinho's penalty after Clement Lenglet handled the ball in the area helped Ernesto Valverde's side finish emphatically and they were soon able to celebrate with the cup which had their name on it from the start - and recently always seems to.

Luis Suarez struck twice in the first half for the Catalans as they won the competition

Unstoppable duo Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-0 to win the King's Cup final for the fourth consecutive season on Saturday as they close in on a likely domestic double. Luis Suarez struck twice in the first half for the Catalans as they won the competition for a record 30th time. However, it was Iniesta and Messi who pulled all the strings as the La Liga leaders blew away Vincenzo Montella's stunned side. Philippe Coutinho set up Suarez for the opening goal in the 14th minute and Barcelona dominated the rest of the game. The result goes some way to make up for their humiliating Champions League quarter-final elimination by AS Roma earlier in April. Messi slammed home the second after good work from Jordi Alba with Suarez adding another, before Iniesta netted from a tight angle. Coutinho added a fifth from the penalty spot to complete the rout. "This doesn't cover up what happened in Rome but it's an important title," said Suarez. "At the start of the season we would have taken this, there's huge merit to it. "It's strange to be knocked out of the Champions League, we gave the impression that we could go far in it." Both Barcelona and Sevilla fans sang Iniesta's name when he was substituted in the final stages, with the chants echoing around the Wanda Metropolitano stadium until after the final whistle. The veteran midfielder is considering a move to the Chinese Super League and this could be his last cup final for Barcelona - and he made sure it was one to remember. "Barcelona had a formidable game and when they are like that it's hard to stop them," said Montella. "They have formidable players like Iniesta, Messi, Suarez. "I'm very sorry to the fans who were fantastic today. We are not in our best form, we have to react." With Iniesta leading the way, Barca came flying out of the blocks and moved ahead after a long ball from goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen found Coutinho deep in opposition territory and he set up Suarez. Sevilla rallied but after a couple of half-chances Barcelona doubled their lead when Iniesta sent Alba flying down the left. The Spaniard backheeled the ball into Messi's path and the Argentine fired in. Messi then created the third for Suarez with a sublime through-ball and the fourth for Iniesta, whose goal will be a special moment to take with him if he does depart. Coutinho's penalty after Clement Lenglet handled the ball in the area helped Ernesto Valverde's side finish emphatically and they were soon able to celebrate with the cup which had their name on it from the start - and recently always seems to.

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