Gordon scores as Barcelona bounce back with 6-1 win over Alaves

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 16:20 · Archive

Anthony Gordon scored as Barcelona defeated Alaves 6-1 in La Liga, bouncing back after recent losses to PSG and Real Madrid.

Barcelona defeated Alaves 6-1 in La Liga on Saturday, ending a two-game losing streak. Anthony Gordon, the former Newcastle United winger who joined Barcelona for £69million in the summer, came off the bench to score the team's final goal. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice, with Fermin Lopez also netting in a dominant display.

The Catalan club had prompted the team meeting after losing to PSG and Real Madrid in their previous two matches. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona players Raphinha and Rodri felt a squad event was needed. A team meal was held to strengthen the squad's bond, and the comprehensive victory suggested it had the desired effect.

Gordon, who started both of the defeats to PSG and Real Madrid, was introduced around 15 minutes before the end against Alaves. He posted on social media after the match: 'Back on track. Big week ahead.' The winger has now scored three goals and provided five assists in 13 games for Barcelona across all competitions since his summer move from Newcastle.

How it is being reported

• ‘Most enjoyable’ - Anthony Gordon honest on Newcastle United & Everton after Barcelona moveAnthony Gordon spent three-and-a-half years at Newcastle United before joining Barcelona for £70million in the summer.Shields Gazette · 3 Nov, 16:00
• Anthony Gordon sums up Newcastle feelings as Barcelona star gets frank - 'Most enjoyable'Anthony Gordon has spoken about his time at Newcastle months after leaving the club to join BarcelonaChronicleLive · 2 Nov, 17:28
• Anthony Gordon delivers telling response after being called to Barcelona emergency meetingFormer Newcastle United star anthony Gordon has reacted following Barcelona's team meetingChronicleLive · 1 Nov, 19:22

In this story: Anthony Gordon · Barcelona · Newcastle United · Alaves · Real Madrid · Paris Saint-Germain

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