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Anthony Gordon Celebrates First Barcelona Goal: ‘Hopefully This Is the First of Many’

Barcelona, Spain Anthony Gordon has officially opened his account for FC Barcelona, playing a pivotal role in the Catalan club’s commanding 3-0 victory over Getafe at the Camp Nou. The England international winger delivered an energetic performance to help Hansi Flick’s side solidify their standing at the summit of La Liga.

Lightning-Fast Breakthrough

Starting on the wing in place of the injured Raphinha, Gordon wasted no time making his presence felt. Just two minutes into the match, the forward capitalized on an attacking surge to slot home his debut goal in Blaugrana colors. Gabriel Jesus doubled the lead on the 30-minute mark, and Jules Koundé sealed the 3-0 scoreline in the 73rd minute.

Match Summary: FC Barcelona 3–0 Getafe CF Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona Scorers: • Anthony Gordon (2′) • Gabriel Jesus (30′) • Jules Koundé (73′)

Gordon Speaks Out on Milestone Strike

Having already registered multiple assists since his high-profile transfer from Newcastle United, Gordon shared his excitement at finally finding the net:

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“I feel very comfortable here. I’m very happy. People have welcomed me incredibly well, and my family and I are extremely happy here. I’ve started well, but I’m capable of giving more and more. I hope this goal is the first of many more to come.”

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The 25-year-old winger also praised the standards set under manager Hansi Flick, noting the squad’s commitment to high intensity and relentless pressing across all 90 minutes.

Key Performance Statistics vs Getafe

• Minutes Played: 72

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• Goals: 1 (Match opener, 2′)

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• Pass Accuracy: 89% (41 completed out of 46)

• Defensive Workrate: 1 tackle won, 1 foul drawn

With Barcelona maintaining their strong domestic momentum, Gordon’s early breakthrough offers Flick another lethal attacking weapon as the club pursues domestic and European silverware.

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