Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has reviewed Anthony Gordon’s performance after his side’s 5-2 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano, with the England winger contributing directly to two of the goals.
Gordon played until the 77th minute at Barcelona and provided an assist during a convincing victory for Flick’s team. He was also involved in the opposition’s own goal, making him a co-author of another goal in the match.
The 25-year-old’s latest contribution continues his impressive start to life in Spain. Gordon has now registered three assists in his first three La Liga appearances for Barcelona.
Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle before the beginning of the current season, making the move after establishing himself as a winger in English football. His immediate impact has been reflected in his attacking statistics, with an assist in each of his first three league matches.
Against Rayo Vallecano, Gordon remained on the pitch for 77 minutes as Barcelona scored five times in a match that ended 5-2. His involvement in the scoring underlined his role in the team’s attacking play, while his appearance also extended his early run of league games for the club.
Flick has now spoken about Gordon’s display following the result, which gave Barcelona a five-goal return and included the winger’s assist and contribution to the own goal. The manager’s assessment comes as Gordon continues to adapt to his new club and to La Liga football.
Although Gordon did not complete the match, his work had already helped Barcelona build their advantage before he was replaced in the closing stages. Across three league fixtures, he has supplied three assists, providing an early indication of his attacking influence since moving from Newcastle.
The victory over Rayo Vallecano therefore added another productive outing to Gordon’s opening period with Barcelona. His direct involvement in the 5-2 result, together with his record of three assists in three La Liga matches, has made him one of the notable contributors to the team’s start to the season.