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Andres Iniesta admits he could have played his final Champions League game for Barcelona

Andres Iniesta drops bombshell after Barcelona's Champions League exit to Roma
Andres Iniesta was clearly emotional after Barcelonas Champions League exit. (TV3)

Andres Iniesta has admitted he may have played his final Champions League game for Barcelona following the clubs shock defeat to Roma on Tuesday evening.

Barca crashed out of Europe as Roma registered a 3-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico and progressed to the semi-finals on away goals.

The La Liga leaders had control of the tie after sealing a 4-1 win at Camp Nou, but were made to pay for a woeful display in the Italian capital.

Iniesta, meanwhile, will confirm if he will stay at Camp Nou by the end of April but admits the prospect of leaving is a possibility.

When asked after the defeat to Roma if it was his last Champions League game for Barcelona, a clearly emotional Iniesta told TV3: Its one of the possibilities and thats why it hurts more.

epa06660375 Roma's Kevin Strootman (L) and Barcelona's Andres Iniesta in action during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg match between AS Roma and FC Barcelona at Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 10 April 2018. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
Iniesta could have played his final Champions League game for Barcelona. (EPA)
Roma players celebrate reaching the semifinals after the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between between Roma and FC Barcelona, at Rome's Olympic Stadium, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Roma celebrate their comeback against Barcelona. (AP)

Edin Dzeko sparked Romas revival by opening the scoring in the sixth minute before goals from Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas in the second half sealed the win.

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It is a very painful elimination because nobody expected it because of the lead we had, said Iniesta.

When you do things wrong, you make many mistakes and we did not adapt to the game.

It was a very big disappointment for the season we have had so far.

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