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Both players starred in the recent 4-1 thrashings of FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF on Matchday 25. Aubameyang also became the oldest player and the player who has needed the fewest games to score a hat-trick for FC Barcelona.
Last LaLiga Santander matchday, the phrase “the goal is the party of football” was once again in evidence. Two players were responsible for entertaining the fans of FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF with their goals. Specifically, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first hat-trick in the Azulgrana shirt, becoming the player who has needed the fewest games as a Culé to achieve this feat (4), and also the oldest player in the history of FC Barcelona to score a hat-trick in LaLiga (32 years and 247 days), taking that honour away from Lionel Messi himself.
The Gabonese’s first goal was the first in the match against Valencia CF (1-4), but also his first goal in the competition and as a Barça player. A very special goal that came after a good pass from Jordi Alba into space. After a perfect run, Auba placed the ball into the top corner with great power.
The African striker’s second goal would come after an assist from his teammate Gavi, which Aubameyang took advantage of to score against the goalkeeper Mamardahsvili. In the second half, in the 63rd minute, the final hat-trick came when Pedri’s powerful shot hit the back of Auba and flew into the goal.
Meanwhile, Arnaut Danjuma, another player of African origin, also scored a spectacular hat-trick in the Submarino Amarillo’s 1-4 win over Granada CF. It was also the Dutch striker’s first hat-trick in LaLiga Santander.
Danjuma scored two of his three goals from the penalty spot with great precision. Moreover, the Villarreal CF striker scored the first two goals in just four minutes. The second of his personal tally came after a real ‘killer’ move in the box to dribble past Granada CF goalkeeper Luis Maximiano.
Undoubtedly, a weekend hard to forget for these two strikers. On Matchday 26, FC Barcelona will host Athletic Club, and Villarreal CF will host RCD Espanyol, and all the focus will be on these two strikers.
