Sergio Busquets is still the metronome that makes Barcelona tick

So much has been written about Sergio Busquets over the past year or so, much of it not entirely complimentary.

In fact, I’m probably guilty of ‘putting the boot in’ on Barcelona’s midfield talisman on more than one occasion.

I’m sure I had my reasons at the time, and just as I was critical then, so I will sing his praises now.

Before the match against Getafe, Busi was rightly lauded by the Camp Nou for reaching the milestone of 700 games at Barca.

Only his coach, Xavi, and Leo Messi are ahead of him in the appearance stakes, which speaks volumes as to the midfielder’s consistency at the very highest levels of club football.