Anthony Gordon admits he is still adapting to the demands of Spanish football after revealing that mistakes can be punished more quickly in LaLiga than in the Premier League. The England international joined Barcelona from Newcastle this summer and has made a positive start, registering three assists in his first three league appearances.Gordon says the move has required him to adjust to a more tactical and technical style of football, with less room for error.I loved playing in the Premier League and it played a huge part in my development, Gordon said.But Spanish football demands a different level of tactical and technical intelligence.In England, the intensity can sometimes mask a mistake. You can miss control the ball and still make up for it by winning the next physical battle. Here, a poor first touch or a lapse in concentration regarding your positioning can be punished immediately.The spaces are smaller, decisions have to be made more quickly and everything has to be more precise.Gordon scored 39 goals in 152 appearances during just over three seasons at Newcastle after beginning his senior career at Everton.Gordon: Premier League sides would struggle in SpainThe 25-year-old believes some Premier League sides would struggle to consistently adopt the style of football seen in Spain.Some Premier League teams would struggle to play this style consistently because they might not have the patience or the quality in midfield that is required, he added.I wont deny that the Premier League is incredibly intense. The pace is relentless, there are physical battles everywhere, long throw-ins, corner kicks and plenty of contact.Thats why many English players believe its the best league in the world. Theyre used to that sort of chaos. Football in Spain is different.Gordon has yet to score for Barcelona but has provided three assists in three league games.He made his second consecutive league start in Mondays 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano, setting up Raphinha for Barcelonas fourth goal. Topics Anthony Gordon FC Barcelona Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano: Report, result and goals as five-star Blaugrana run riot Mitch Fretton 31st August, 2026 Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: Confirmed La Liga teams and line ups Mitch Fretton 31st August, 2026 Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 30th August, 2026 LIVE Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 31st August, 2026 Anything can be reversed Simeone vows to make Alvarez feel important as Atletico forward misses Sevilla clash Nicholas McGee 28th August, 2026 Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Club: Raphinha strikes and Rodri makes debut in Barca win Tom Rostance 27th August, 2026
