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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was back in Barcelona's victorious dressing room following El Clasico victory last Sunday in scenes that are likely to have felt familiar.

On March 20, 2022, Aubameyang was a chief protagonist in Barca's success against their bitterest rivals Real Madrid, scoring twice and setting up another at the Bernabeu in a famous 4-0 win and historic El Clasico debut.

On March 19, 2023, Aubameyang, among the Chelsea players given some time off, was there following a flying visit back to his old club to see the dramatic 2-1 victory that edged them closer to La Liga title. 

It may have looked like Aubameyang never really left the way he was warmly welcomed back into the Barca fold. He certainly might wish he never did.

Aubameyang was only at Barcelona for the second half of last season but his 13 goals made him their joint top scorer by the end of it and he inspired them into the Champions League.

Manager Xavi was among those 'sad' to see him leave and how he was greeted by former teammates and fans a few days ago underlined the impression made in his short stint in Spain.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is out of favour and has played seven minutes since January 21

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is out of favour and has played seven minutes since January 21

Aubameyang did hit a brief spell of form under Thomas Tuchel's replacement Graham Potter

Aubameyang did hit a brief spell of form under Thomas Tuchel's replacement Graham Potter

Despite that Barcelona's financial situation, as much as anything, forced them to sell Aubameyang to Chelsea on deadline day for £10m.

Few could have predicted how things would unravel since he arrived last summer to seemingly solve Chelsea's search for a No.9.

And Aubameyang would be forgiven for feeling aggrieved about much of what has happened.

Having Champions League football, unlike the other main contenders for his signature Manchester United, was part of Chelsea's sales pitch to Aubameyang.

They also had the Thomas Tuchel factor in their favour – Aubameyang's former manager at Borussia Dortmund and a close friend who has a unique relationship with the striker, knowing exactly what makes him tick.

Then Chelsea manager Tuchel spoke directly to Aubameyang before he joined. Had

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