Why Was Barcelona’s Win at Valencia So Special for Anthony Gordon?
The English forward made history with his impressive start to the LaLiga season, and here’s why his performance at Mestalla was so significant.
Anthony Gordon enjoyed a special day with Barcelona as Hansi Flick’s side thrashed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 LaLiga season and, in the process, saw the English forward join an exclusive group in Spanish football history.
The result not only confirmed Barcelona’s outstanding form as a team. For Gordon, the victory marked another step in an impressive start to the campaign that is already being compared with the early-season records of stars such as Cesc Fàbregas and Luis Suárez.
GORDON MATCHES CESC FÀBREGAS AND LUIS SUÁREZ
The key moment came with Barcelona’s second goal. Anthony Gordon provided the assist for Fermín López, who extended Barcelona’s lead at Mestalla. With that pass, the Englishman reached four assists in his first four LaLiga appearances.
The statistic highlights just how impressive his start has been: only Cesc Fàbregas and Luis Suárez had previously recorded four assists in their first four league appearances during the 21st century. Gordon has now become the third player to achieve the feat.
Beyond the statistic, his contribution confirms that the English winger is quickly becoming an important part of Hansi Flick’s attack. After just four league matches, Gordon leads LaLiga’s assist chart with four decisive passes, a tally that already nearly matches his entire assist total from last season, according to data published after the match.
BARCELONA THRASH VALENCIA AS GORDON CONTINUES TO SHINE
The 5-0 victory at Mestalla was particularly significant because Barcelona did not rely on a single star to get the job done. Lamine Yamal scored twice, while Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri also found the net as the Catalan side dominated from start to finish.
The result left Barcelona on 12 points from 12 available, sitting at the top of LaLiga, with an impressive 17 goals scored and just two conceded after four matchdays.
In that context, Anthony Gordon’s performance becomes even more significant. Although he did not score against Valencia, his assist once again showed that his impact extends beyond goals. His ability to create chances and find his teammates is fitting seamlessly into a Barcelona side enjoying a spectacular attacking start to the season.
For Gordon, the win over Valencia meant much more than another three points. It provided statistical confirmation of an outstanding beginning to his Barcelona career: four matches, four assists and a place alongside Fàbregas and Suárez in a historic LaLiga record.
