English winger Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for FC Barcelona in the 3-0 win over Getafe, which gave him a boost of confidence that the player described as “very positive” for his self-esteem. The goal came in the first minutes of the game, when an almost frontal shot touched Martín and, after a tunnel to Gudelj, it slipped into the net. With this goal, Gordon became the ninth on the squad to score on his debut.
Before his goal, Gordon had assisted on five occasions and had been a constant presence in the attacking zone, but until then he had failed to open the goal. His arrival at Barcelona in the 2024-25 season has been closely followed by the fans, who received him with enthusiasm when he finally saw the ball cross the line. “I noticed the affection of the fans when celebrating the goal,” the player commented to DAZN, underlining the importance of the public's support in his adaptation process.
Barcelona, who lead the table with 34 goals scored, benefited from Gordon's performance to consolidate their position. The English striker seemed relaxed about the pressure of scoring, stating that “if the ball doesn't go in, nothing happens, I'll go to sleep peacefully.” Even so, he promised to maintain concentration to repeat the performance in future matches. “The team always comes first,” he added, emphasizing his commitment to the group.
Regarding his individual performance, Gordon has been one of the most active players on the team. With three shots, only behind Lamine (six), and with two clear chances created, he ranks second on the team in both indicators. In addition, he has completed 22 passes, the second most after Rodri, demonstrating his versatility in both creating and finishing plays.
With the goal, Gordon not only added a point to Barcelona's tally, but also boosted his confidence after having scored three times for the England team during the international break. His arrival at the club has been seen as a strategic bet to strengthen the attack, and his initial performance suggests that he could become a key element in the team's attack. The next challenge will be to maintain that level of performance and continue contributing to Barcelona's success in the league and in European competitions.