Aubameyang Sets 3 Incredible Records After Scoring Hat-Trick for Barcelona

• Aubameyang is off a stunning start to life at Barcelona after scoring a hat-trick against Valencia in the La Liga
• The ex-Arsenal striker scored twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick in the second-half
• The three goals saw the 32-year-old set three new records - including becoming the first Gabonese player to score in the Spanish top-flight

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has kicked off his Barcelona career on a hot note after scoring a stunning hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Valencia on Sunday, February 20.

The Gabonese was yet to score in his three appearances for the La Liga giants who he joined as a free agent in January.

Auba opens Barca goal account

However, he proved he has not lost his scoring boots as he opened his Barca goal account in style with three goals.

The 32-year-old struck twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick in the 63rd minute of the encounter.

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His third goal had initially been credited to Pedri before being accredited to the former Arsenal captain.

Auba's three goals saw him ink his name in history books, with Metro UK reporting the Gabon international has now become the first player in the 21st century to score a hat-trick in Ligue 1, the Bundesliga, the Premier League, and La Liga.

According to the publication, the former Dortmund ace has also become the first player to score two hat-tricks in competitive games at Mestalla, having also netted a treble for the Gunners in the Europa League back in 2019.

Incredibly the striker has also become the first footballer from Gabon to score in the La Liga.

Xavi praises Aubameyang

Speaking after the match, Barca boss Xavi praised Auba's impressive performance, describing the ex-Gunner as "very intelligent."

"He has scored goals his entire career. It was to be expected that he would score here soon, too," the Spaniard observed.

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"He goes very well to space. He is mature. He is very intelligent. I am delighted with him," he added.

Man United legend land coaching job

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Championship side, Reading, have named Man united legend Paul Ince as their new manager in an interim capacity.

Ince landed the exciting role following the sacking of Veljko Paunovic, who was shown the door despite winning at Peterborough on Saturday, February 19.

The ex-Premier League star has not managed any side since he left Blackpool in 2014.