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Andres Iniesta says he is contemplating ending his legendary Barcelona career with a move to China on the table at the end of the season.
The 33-year-old has spent his entire career at Barca, but admitted a move away is a real possibility after returning from a hamstring injury in Wednesday night's 3-0 win over Chelsea at the Nou Camp.
"Before April 30 I have to make the decision whether I'm still in Barcelona or I'm going to China, I have to assess what is best for me and for the club," he said.
Show all 22 1 /22Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Ter Stegen – 7 Made a smart stop from Willian in the first half but was relieved to see Marcos Alonso’s free-kick clatter against the post just before the interval.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Roberto – 7 Marshalled Eden Hazard well on an off-night for Chelsea’s Belgian winger.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Pique – 7 Didn’t seem to enjoy his physical battle with Olivier Giroud but got the job done at the back for the hosts.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Umtiti – 8 A solid defensive display by the Frenchman.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Alba – 7 Rarely tested as most of Chelsea’s attacks went down the middle.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Busquets – 7 Did his usual job at the base of Barcelona’s midfield before an injury forced him off after an hour.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Rakitic – 7 Kept things ticking over in midfield alongside Busquets and Iniesta.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Iniesta – 6 Didn’t contribute too much before being substituted just before the hour-mark.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Dembele – 8 Produced an unerring finish to double Barcelona’s lead after a superb run by Messi.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Messi – 10 Barcelona’s magician notched two goals and an assist to seal Barcelona’s place in the last eight.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Suarez – 8 Assisted both of Messi’s goals.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Courtois – 5 Nut-megged twice by Messi but was helpless to keep Dembele’s thunderous strike out.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Moses – 5 Messi glided by him before rifling home Barca’s third goal of the night.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Azpilicueta – 6 Messi skipped past him in the build-up to Barcelona’s second and third goals.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Christensen – 6 Went unnoticed in the Chelsea backline. Not sure if that’s a good thing or not.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Rudiger – 5 Lucky to get away without a booking after hacking Messi down in the first half.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Alonso – 7 Almost got Chelsea back in the game shortly before half-time but the Spaniard saw his free-kick crash against the post.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Willian – 8 As has been the case in a fair few games recently, the Brazilian was Chelsea’s most dangerous attacker by some distance.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Fabregas – 5 Ineffective on his first Camp Nou outing since leaving Barcelona in 2014.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Kante – 6 Chelsea are far better with him than without him but even he was helpless to prevent the Blues from exiting the competition.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Hazard – 6 Was bright for the visitors in the first 15 minutes but faded after Barcelona’s second goal.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea player ratings Giroud – 5 Barely involved. Failed to make the most of this big opportunity.
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Iniesta has a "lifetime contract" with Barca as a reward for his years of exceptional service.
Barca are in the Champions League quarter-finals for a record-extending 11th successive season after a 4-1 aggregate win over Chelsea.
Iniesta has won the Champions League four times and is poised to win a ninth LaLiga title this season.
He won the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and the European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
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