Gordon reacts after first Barcelona goal in 3-0 win vs Getafe: ‘Always knew my first goal would come at Camp Nou’
English winger Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for FC Barcelona during a 3-0 victory against Getafe at Camp Nou. Gordon expressed satisfaction with his performance and his rapid adaptation to the team.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for a high-profile player in one of the world's most popular football leagues.
Anthony Gordon finally celebrated his first goal for FC Barcelona against Getafe, opening the scoring in a convincing 3-0 victory .
The English winger needed just a couple of minutes to make his mark, having previously earned the supporters' appreciation and provided five assists without scoring himself.
Against Jose Bordalas's side, Gordon broke the deadlock with a shot from just outside the penalty area that took a deflection off an opponent, following a brilliant nutmeg on Nemanja Gudelj.
Gordon was delighted to get off the mark, becoming the ninth player in the Barcelona squad to score this season.
"It is good for my confidence," he told DAZN .
The goal also allowed him to feel the supporters' affection first-hand, as he said: "I always knew that my first goal with Barça would come at the Camp Nou . I felt the love from the fans during the goal celebration."
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