Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continued his remarkable start to life at Deportivo La Coruña by scoring in his third consecutive La Liga appearance as his side beat Valencia 3-1 on Sunday.
The Gabonese striker struck Deportivo’s second goal at home, maintaining his record of scoring in every match he has played since returning to the Spanish top flight.
Aubameyang had already scored against Elche and Malaga before finding the net against Valencia. His latest effort means he has now scored three goals in three matches for Deportivo in the 2026-27 campaign.
The forward’s contribution went beyond his own goal, with his pressure also helping Deportivo extend their advantage later in the match.
Former Lyon defender Mouctar Diakhaby turned the ball into his own net under pressure from Aubameyang, giving the home side another goal as they moved further ahead of Valencia.
Deportivo eventually secured a 3-1 victory, with Aubameyang again playing a central role in their attacking display.
The Gabonese forward’s return to La Liga has therefore begun in impressive fashion. After finding the net against Elche in his first appearance, he followed that with another goal against Malaga before completing the sequence against Valencia.
Three matches into the new season, Aubameyang has yet to play a league game without scoring.
His latest performance also adds Valencia to a list of Spanish opponents against whom he has scored since returning to the division. He has now found the net four times against Valencia in La Liga, making them his most productive opponent in the competition.
Aubameyang joined Deportivo La Coruña this summer for a reported €1.5m, a move that raised questions about whether the experienced striker could still deliver at the highest level.
So far, his performances have provided a strong response.
At 37, the Gabonese striker has immediately become an important attacking figure for Deportivo, with his goals helping the newly assembled side make an encouraging start to the campaign.
His influence against Valencia was particularly notable because his contribution was not limited to the goal he scored himself. His work without the ball also helped create the circumstances for Deportivo’s third goal, when Diakhaby put through his own net.
The result gives Aubameyang and Deportivo another reason for optimism as the season progresses.
The striker’s consistency has been the most striking feature of his opening three league appearances. Rather than needing time to adapt after his return to Spain, he has scored immediately and continued doing so in each successive match.
For a player approaching the later stages of his career, the start represents an emphatic statement of his continued ability to contribute.
The Gabonese striker’s performances have also brought a sense of familiarity to his return to La Liga. His experience in the Spanish league has been complemented by the instinct that has made him a regular source of goals.
After three matches, the numbers are straightforward: three appearances and three goals.
His goal against Valencia also helped Deportivo secure a convincing 3-1 win, while his pressure contributed to another goal.
