The former Arsenal striker also entered his name in the
history books. Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid with a 4-0 win over the La Liga
giants at the Bernabeu.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang inspired Xavi's Barcelona to one of the most memorable wins over arch-rivals Real Madrid in the La Liga El Clasico on Sunday at the famous Santiago Bernabeu. Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona on a free transfer from Arsenal, netted a sensational brace to enter his name in El Clasico record books. The Barcelona striker managed to head in the opener for the visitors through a sublime cross from French winger Dembele."This is the beginning of the new era"
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 21, 2022
— @Auba after Barça's 4-0 win in #ElClásico pic.twitter.com/U2u1u8ykWg
After scoring the all-important opener for the Catalan
giants in the 29th minute of the game, the Gabon striker completed his brace in
the 51st minute as Barcelona registered a famous win over bitter rivals Real
Madrid in their backyard.
Rewriting history in the recently concluded El Clasico on
Sunday at the Bernabeu, Aubameyang became the first player of the 21st century
to score five goals against Real Madrid in five back-to-back matches.
The 2015 African Footballer of the Year is also the first
player to get directly involved in three goals on his Clasico debut in the 21st
century. Before completing the 4-0 rout of Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, the
32-year-old came up with a crucial assist for Ferran Torres in the 47th minute
of the game. The former Arsenal star was later replaced by Netherlands
superstar Memphis Depay in the 71st minute.
Madrid missed the services of their talismanic striker Karim
Benzema and defender Ferland Mendy in the Clasico encounter at the Bernabeu.
Despite suffering an embarrassing defeat at the hands of rivals Barcelona,
Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid are at the top of the La Liga standings. Madrid have
bagged 66 points from 29 matches while their Clasico rivals Barcelona have
picked up 54 points from 28 matches.
Barcelona are three points behind second-placed Sevilla in
the La Liga standings. La Liga holders Atletico Madrid are ranked fourth with
54 points from 29 matches in the Spanish top flight this season.