India, Sept. 7 -- When Anthony Gordon arrived at Barcelona, a few might have understood his role in Hansi Flick's team. With Raphinha being an established option on the left wing, there were fans who had doubted the big spending on the former Newcastle United star. But only four matches into the new campaign, Gordon has proven how he could influence this Barcelona set-up.

The England forward, who joined the La Liga side on a deal worth €80 million excluding add-ons and performance-related bonuses, has already bagged five assists, which matches a monumental record held by Barcelona legend Lionel Messi.

Anthony Gordon Emulates Lionel Messi's Record

Gordon made his La Liga debut in Barcelona's 2026-27 season opener against Elche. He...