Andres Iniesta Wins 28th Title of His Career to Equal Xavi's Record

Andres Iniesta helped Barcelona beat Sevilla 5-4 in a dramatic UEFA Super Cup game in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Tuesday night. 

Iniesta's influence was obvious. They led 4-2 when he was forced off after a knock in the 63rd minute and nearly saw his side crash to a shocking defeat. 

That was avoided, though, and the midfielder picked up the 28th major honour of his career. 

He's only 31. 

As noted by Marca, the midfielder has equalled former team-mate Xavi in terms of honours. 

With 28 trophies, they are the most successful Spanish players in history.

Marca wrote before Tuesday's match:

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[Xavi] has picked up 28 club and international team honours throughout his playing career: One World Cup, two European Championships, two FIFA Club World Cups, four Champions Leagues, two European Super Cups, eight La Liga titles, three Spanish Cup winners medals and six Spanish Super Cups. Iniesta has one less - a league title that Xavi won before Andrés made his first-team debut -, but he will catch him up if Barça lift the title at the Dinamo Arena.

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With Xavi now caught and Barcelona chasing six trophies in total this season, it would be a major shock if Iniesta doesn't top him by the end of the season. 

[h/t Marca]