Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon has insisted that his team is not below the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, despite recent defeats by both sides. Gordon's comments come after Barcelona's unbeaten run was ended by losses to PSG and Real Madrid. The team's last Champions League win was in 2015, and questions have been raised about their ability to perform on the biggest occasions. Gordon emphasized that Barcelona are a fantastic team and can beat anybody on their day.
Gordon attributed Barcelona's loss to PSG to fatigue, citing the fact that PSG had rested their entire team in their league match the previous weekend. He believes this gave PSG a significant advantage, as Barcelona were tired from playing a full-strength team. Gordon took responsibility for the losses but maintained that Barcelona are not inferior to PSG or Real Madrid. He pointed out that Barcelona had dominated possession and created better chances in the Clasico, but were unable to capitalize.
The 25-year-old winger, who joined Barcelona from Newcastle in the summer for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros, has made a strong start to his Barcelona career. He has scored three goals and provided five assists in 13 appearances across all competitions. Gordon acknowledged that he is still settling into his new team and family life, but is confident that he will improve and show his best form soon.
Gordon is looking forward to Barcelona's upcoming Champions League match against Aston Villa, who have a 100 percent record in the competition so far. He praised Villa's coach, Unai Emery, as one of the best in the world and expects a difficult game. Gordon emphasized that he is always motivated to perform at his best, regardless of the opponent.
Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid in the Clasico was a late blow, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the winning goal. Gordon believes that Barcelona deserved to win the game, but were undone by conceding two poor goals. He acknowledged that mistakes like these can be costly against top-level opponents, but is eager to learn from the experience and improve.
Gordon's comments are a boost to Barcelona's morale as they look to get back on track in the Champions League. The team's next match is against Aston Villa on Tuesday, followed by a La Liga encounter with Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Gordon's confidence and positivity will be crucial in Barcelona's bid to overcome their recent setbacks and achieve success.
With a strong squad and a talented young player like Gordon, Barcelona will be looking to make a statement against Aston Villa and prove that they are not to be underestimated. Gordon's assertion that Barcelona are not below PSG or Real Madrid will be put to the test as the team competes against top-level opponents in the coming weeks.
Key points
- Anthony Gordon insists Barcelona are not below Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid despite recent defeats.
- Gordon attributes Barcelona's loss to PSG to fatigue and takes responsibility for the defeats.
- Barcelona face Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, looking to get back on track.
