Busquets, aged 37, will retire after this season. Among the Dream Trio Barça, only Messi and Pedro are still active players.

The Dream Trio Barça is considered a fantasy team by many supporters, specifically the Barcelona side from 2008 to 2012, managed by Guardiola, who guided them to the treble in the 2008-09 season,the six trophies won in 2009, three straight La Liga championships, the five trophies in 2011, accomplishing a remarkable total of fourteen titles in four years.

Busquets, a key player of the Dream Trio Barça, has announced his retirement at the end of this season, meaning that among the original starting eleven of the Dream Trio Barça, only Messi and Pedro remain active. Currently, Messi plays for Inter Miami in MLS, while Pedro continues his career in one of Europe’s top five leagues, currently with Lazio in Serie A.

At 38 years old, Messi remains highly effective this season, having appeared 31 times for Inter Miami across all competitions, scoring 27 goals and providing 13 assists. He leads the MLS scoring charts with 24 goals and is tied for third in assists with 11. Messi is expected to maintain his form and participate in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, which will mark his final appearance for Argentina’s national team.

Pedro, also 38, is an important rotational player for Lazio. He has played in all four Serie A rounds this season, starting once and coming off the bench three times. Last season, he featured in 44 matches across all competitions, scoring 14 goals and providing 5 assists. Pedro still has plenty to offer!