Forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been a historic nightmare for Valencia Club de Fútbol, scoring seven goals in just four official matches. The player, now at Deportivo, has caused significant damage to the Mestalla side in the 21st century, according to a report published by Marca on August 30.
What is Aubameyang's record against Valencia?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has played in four official matches against Valencia Club de Fútbol, achieving three wins and one draw. His record of seven goals and one assist makes him one of the club's most effective tormentors in recent seasons. The forward has shown lethal ability in both domestic and European competition, something few players have managed.
His first major impact came in the semi-finals of the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League, while playing for Arsenal. In the first leg in London, the English side won 3-1 with a goal and an assist from Aubameyang. The return leg at Mestalla was even more painful, with the forward scoring a hat-trick in a 2-4 defeat for Valencia, sealing elimination and Arsenal's passage to the final.
When was his last LaLiga hat-trick?
Aubameyang's second hat-trick against Valencia came in the 2021/22 season, now as a Barcelona player. On February 20, 2022, in a LaLiga match, Barça won 1-4 at Mestalla with three goals from the forward. That hat-trick remains the only one he has scored in the Spanish top flight. Interestingly, a goal initially credited to Pedri in that match was later awarded to Aubameyang after a deflection.
Those three goals in a single league game represent his personal best record against any single opponent in his entire LaLiga career. The forward, who was a winter signing by manager Xavi Hernández that campaign, left an indelible mark on that fixture.
What is Valencia's current context?
Valencia Club de Fútbol faces the start of the 2026/27 season in a difficult position. According to verified data as of August 30, the team sits 17th in LaLiga with just one point, from zero wins, one draw and one loss in their first two games. Their recent form is LD and they have a record of zero goals scored and one conceded, with a -1 goal difference.
In the title race, Valencia already finds itself six points behind leaders Atlético Madrid. This hesitant start increases the pressure ahead of their next fixture, a home match against Barcelona on September 6. The Catalans arrive as the third-placed team, representing another huge challenge for the Mestalla side. Fans can follow the squad's development on our squad page and check the full schedule on fixtures.
What does this mean for the next match?
The upcoming visit of Barcelona to Mestalla revives ghosts of the past, even though Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is no longer part of the Catalan team. The forward now plays for Deportivo, newly promoted to the Primera División for this 2026/27 season, and has started strongly with two goals in his first two matches. His history against Valencia is a reminder of the individual quality that can decide a match.
For Valencia, the focus must be on improving their offensive output immediately, as they have yet to score in the league. The need for points is urgent to climb away from the lower positions in the standings. Facing a direct rival like Barcelona at home represents a key opportunity to change the dynamic, but also a risk if the lack of goals is not addressed.
