The phrase one-man team has been bandied about a lot in football but Real Sociedad have taken the meaning to a whole new level.

Saturday is set to be an emotional occasion for the Spanish side in what will be club captain Xavi Prieto's final home game at the Anoeta Stadium.

The 34-year-old will be retiring at the end of the season and in honour of his 14 years of service - Real Sociedad have given a mark of respect that is rarely seen.

Xabi Prieto will be the face of Real Sociedad's badge for their final home game of the season

The Spanish side are paying homage to their captain who is retiring at the end of the season

For this weekend's clash against Leganes, Real Sociedad's badge will be replaced with the face of Prieto.

'Xabi has always carried the coat of arms of La Real, and La Real will have him on Saturday as a shield in his last game at the Estadio Anoeta,' the club said via a statement on Thursday.

The one hitch could be that Prieto may not feature during the match - as he battles to overcome a hernia injury that has seen him out of action since February.

Saturday's match against Leganes is bound to be an emotional occasion at the Anoeta Stadium

Prieto has made 530 first-team appearances for the club since his debut in 2003

The midfielder has represented the club and its B side across all four of Spain's top divisions while he has made 530 first-team appearances since his debut in 2003.

Prieto, who developed a reputation as a set-piece specialist, netted 80 goals for the club across his career, and will retire as the club's fifth highest appearance maker of all time.

The fixture will also mark right back Carlos Martinez's final match following 18 seasons at the club.