Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first Barcelona goals as they extended their unbeaten run in La Liga to nine matches with victory at Valencia.
Aubameyang, who joined from Arsenal on a free transfer, was making his first start in La Liga and he slammed in the opener from Jordi Alba’s pass.
Frenkie de Jong then added a second as Xavi’s men looked to steal the show before half-time.
Aubameyang doubles his goal to give his side a big advantage before the break.
Pedri strike from range but the shot appeared to deflect off Aubameyang’s back, leaving Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili with no chance.
La Liga’s dubious goals panel have since awarded Aubameyang the goal, meaning it was a hat-trick for the Gabon international on his first start in his new colours.
The 32-year-old last hit a treble in August in the Carabao Cup against West Brom, while Barcelona have not scored a hat-trick since Lionel Messi’s in February 2020 against Eibar.
