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Anthony Gordon shows promise in Barcelona's home debut against Athletic Club

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Anthony Gordon shows promise in Barcelona's home debut against Athletic Club

Summary

Anthony Gordon made his full debut for Barcelona on August 28, 2026, in a match against Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou. His performance included assisting two goals and demonstrating adaptability to LaLiga's style. Barcelona hosted the match amid a politically charged atmosphere, distributing Estelada flags to fans. Despite missing a scoring opportunity, Gordon received praise from the home crowd, showcasing potential as a key player alongside established forwards.

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By the Numbers

•Gordon provided two assists in a previous match against Elche.
•He was a vital part of Barcelona's attack, creating space for teammates.
•Barcelona faced a politically charged atmosphere during the match.
•Gordon missed a notable scoring chance but earned a standing ovation.
•Karim Adeyemi scored shortly after substituting in for Gordon.

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What they're saying

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Anthony Gordon has needed virtually no time to settle into life at Barcelona as the summer signing has already hit the ground running since his arrival in Catalunya. After a couple of good games in preseason, Gordon’s debut went as well as it could have with two assists off the bench against Elche last weekend. […]
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