Aubameyang Says About "Dragon Ball" Celebration In El Clasico: To My Gone Grandparents

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Dragon Ball celebration against Real Madrid (Instagram @auba)

JAKARTA – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Dragon Ball celebration in the match against Real Madrid was in the spotlight. The owner finally spoke about the meaning behind the celebration.

Barcelona won 4-0 over Real Madrid in the continuation of the Spanish La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday, March 20 in the morning Indonesian time. Aubameyang scored two goals in that match.

When scoring the second goal, Aubameyang made a unique celebration that drew attention. He headed to the sidelines took a small orange ball and started his celebration.

He touched his forehead with his index and middle finger as he looked down and closed his eyes. Meanwhile, the hand that was holding the orange ball was extended forward.

Aubameyang explained that his celebration was inspired by the famous Japanese comic series, Dragon Ball. In the comic series, there is a ball that can grant wishes known as the dragon ball.

"It's a ball from Dragon Ball. With that ball your wish can come true. I want to win and score goals for my grandparents, who have passed away. A friend of mine gave it to me," Aubameyang said as reported by The Sun.

The dragon ball held by the former Arsenal player was a gift from a colleague named Alejandro Nicolas. Nicola is a tattoo artist who has tattooed many Barcelona players.

Despite the celebrations, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez was delighted with Aubameyang's impact. Xavi, who is also a former Barca player, called Aubameyang a 'gift from heaven'.

"Auba has been a brilliant gift that fell from the sky for us because he is very positive. He quickly adapts to what the team needs and the situation we are in," said Xavi.

Xavi's squad is now in third place in the standings with a collection of 54 points. They are still 12 points behind Madrid who occupy the top position and only 3 points from Sevilla in second place.