The Gabonese striker’s fast start is one of the most remarkable opening bursts in recent Spanish top-flight memory, putting a veteran front and center in a league increasingly dominated by younger attacking talent.
A veteran defying the clock
Aubameyang’s four goals in four matches place him in rare company. Bellingham, then 20, opened his Real Madrid career with goals in his first four LaLiga appearances in 2023, instantly endearing himself to the Bernabéu. Aubameyang has now replicated that scoring streak more than a decade later, on a promoted roster with far less star power around him.
For a 37-year-old to hit the ground running in a top-five European league is unusual. Most forwards at that age have either retired or moved to lower-profile leagues. Aubameyang instead chose to remain in LaLiga, and his output so far validates that decision.
Why the start matters for a promoted club
Scoring early is survival currency for promoted sides. Teams coming up from the second tier typically fight against the drop, and a reliable goal threat can be the difference between staying up and going straight back down. Four goals from one source in the opening month eases pressure on the rest of the squad and gives the coaching staff a clear attacking reference point.
Aubameyang’s movement and finishing have always been his calling card — sharp runs behind defenders, clinical one-touch finishes, and an instinct for the back post. Those traits have not eroded with age, and the early LaLiga returns show he can still separate himself from markers in a demanding league.
The Bellingham comparison
Bellingham’s streak came with Real Madrid, surrounded by Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and a midfield built to feed him. Aubameyang’s run has come with fewer luxuries, which makes the consistency of his scoring record stand out even more. The two players represent opposite ends of a career arc — one ascending into stardom, the other extending a long, decorated résumé — yet both found the net in their first four league outings.
Aubameyang has previously scored prolifically for Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea. His LaLiga return adds another chapter to a career that has now spanned five of Europe’s biggest leagues.
What Happens Next
The question now is sustainability. Four matches is a small sample, and defenders will adjust to Aubameyang’s movement as scouting reports circulate. How he manages minutes across a 38-game season, and whether his promoted side can create enough chances to keep him fed, will determine whether this fast start becomes a full-season story or a brief highlight. Watch the next two fixtures closely — if he scores again, he moves past Bellingham’s mark and into outright ownership of one of LaLiga’s most exclusive opening records.
— James Okafor, sports desk, AXO News