Barcelona made a  tribute to their living legend Xavi with a video who Puyol, Iniesta, Messi, Valdés and Sergio Busquets have spoken about his role in FC Barcelona history on occasion of his 700th official apperance

Iniesta began first and said: «Footballing reference’, i.e. a role model.

‘He’s got a gift, he’s always ahead of the game, ahead of what’s happening.’

Puyol takes over saying: «For me Xavi’s one of the best in the world, a key player».

Messi says: «Ιt’s a ‘locura’ (crazy) to think he’s made it to 700 games. So many years, so many games, and he keeps going. It was an honour for me to be able to share the 2010 Balon D’Or with Xavi».

Watch Iniesta, Puyol, Busquets and Messi pay homage to midfield maestro ‘Xavi 700′ on the clip below.