Aubameyang Opens Barcelona Account With Hat-Trick

 

Former Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bagged a hat-trick as his new club, Barcelona beat Valencia 4-1 at the Mestalla.

 

The former Arsenal striker struck twice in the first half, either side of Frenkie De Jong’s tap-in, as Barca moved into the top four of La Liga.

 

Aubameyang raced on to Jordi Alba’s through ball to give Barcelona a 23rd-minute lead with a fine finish.

 

He put Barcelona in cruise control after 38 minutes by cushioning Gavi’s pass and slotting home, and was then credited with their fourth after the game.

 

Pedri had initially taken the praise for restoring Barcelona’s three-goal advantage after Carlos Soler’s header had given Valencia hope, but Aubameyang was later adjudged to have got the final touch.

 

Second-placed Sevilla dropped points in their chase of leaders Real Madrid with a 1-1 draw at Espanyol.