On September 1 (CEST), La Liga Matchday 3, Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at home. Mundo Deportivo praised Gordon's impressive performance after the match.

The 25-year-old Gordon is a type of new player who must work hard to gain recognition. As usual, transfer fees often determine outsiders' first impression of a new player. Barcelona paid a fixed transfer fee of 70 million euros plus add-ons for him. This substantial investment demands he repay it with real on-field performances. However, Deco is confident that this Newcastle winger is worth his price tag, especially since premium fees in the Premier League transfer market have long been the norm.

For Barcelona, the good news is that the English winger has gradually secured his place as a starter through active pressing, constant movement, pace with and without the ball, and subtle understanding with his teammates. In the match against Rayo Vallecano, with Raphinha once again playing as an emergency center forward, Gordon started again as the left winger and proved once again to be the key figure in turning the tide of the match.

Gordon played with great confidence on the pitch, forming a subtle triangular partnership with left-back Espart and attacking midfielder Dani Olmo. He repeatedly tested Balliu, his marker, with constant runs and penetrations, pushing the opponent to his limits several times.

Gordon's footwork is refined, but what troubles opponents most is the sheer impact of his attacks. Thanks to his physical advantage in confrontations, he created Barcelona's third goal in the 51st minute. Bernal dribbled 40 meters from goal and passed to Olmo behind Raphinha. The technical midfielder from Terrassa spotted Gordon cutting into the space between the fullback and center-back, and immediately sent a beautiful pass. Despite the opponent's physical challenge, Gordon forcefully secured possession and sent a cross with his left foot to find Raphinha, ultimately forcing Lejeune to accidentally score an own goal while clearing, sending the ball past Cárdenas.

With the score at 3-2, Rayo Vallecano briefly saw hope of equalizing, but Gordon dealt the Madrid side a decisive blow. In the 71st minute, Koundé sent a through ball, creating a one-on-one situation for Gordon against Lejeune. The English winger drove deep into the penalty box, spotted Raphinha running into space behind him, then cleverly flicked the ball with his heel to his foot, setting him up against Cárdenas. The Brazilian striker didn't waste the chance, making it 4-2, effectively ending the match's tension. When Gordon was substituted by Adeyemi in the 76th minute, the entire Camp Nou stood to honor him. So far, he has created 4 goals – 2 against Elche, and 2 from this match. For a new player, such a start is quite impressive.

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