As Gabriel Garcia Marquez once said: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened". Nothing is more true when looking back on the careers of Iniesta and Torres.
They arrived as children, keen to learn under two of the best youth systems in Spain. Fast forward to this evening and both will line up for the final time as legends.
Iniesta's departure has been well documented. 669 appearances and 32 trophies later he will leave an unimaginable hole in Barcelona's midfield.
His range of passing and ability to control any game has left fans stunned over the years and they will be in for one last treat when he starts against Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou.
Alternatively for Torres and Atletico Madrid, a slight hiatus with Liverpool and Chelsea wasn't enough to waver the undenying affection between these two parties.
The striker's career in Madrid may not have been trophy laden like his compatriot, but a midweek Europa League victory means Torres can go out in style as he too starts, this time against Eibar at the Wanda Metropolitano.
It's fitting that both will play their ultimate matches in front of the home crowds which have given them so much love over the years. The results will be inconsequential, as it will be their tributes that live long in the memory.
Given Gianluigi Buffon's incredible send-off for Juventus against Verona on Saturday, expect similar scenes as Spain is brought to its knees to recognise the talents of two world champions and two legends.