Video: Aubameyang scores his first goal for Barcelona with a stunning finish

Barcelona’s clash against Valencia is one of La Liga’s most anticipated games of the weekend. The two heavyweights of Spanish football faced each other at Mestalla in a game that could prove vital in the Catalans’ top-four pursuit.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was given another start by Xavi on the night and repaid the faith in full. It was the Gabonese striker who gave Barcelona the lead at Mestalla in the first half with an audacious finish.

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The move originated from Jordi Alba in the 23rd minute when the left-back received the ball in a central position. The Spaniard sent in a lofted pass over the Valencia defence to set Aubameyang free.

With a slick first touch, Aubameyang controlled the ball outside the box and charged goalward. Despite Alderete’s best efforts to get in the way, the winter signing fired an unstoppable shot past Mamadarshvili and into the top corner.