Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola says skipper Carles Puyol can play into his 40's.
Puyol was decisive in their Copa win at Real Madrid last week.
"He's [Puyol] very important to us as he has poise, competitiveness and has emerged even stronger from the injury he suffered last year. Puyol, if he is careful, can be here until he is 40 as long as he rests his body," Guardiola said.