{
  "id": 1580450,
  "title": "Aubameyang scores but Deportivo held on La Liga return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/aubameyang-scores-but-deportivo-held-on-la-liga-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T22:47:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1513374/aubameyang-scores-deportivo-held-la-liga-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MADRID: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made his La Liga debut with a goal for Deportivo La Coruna on Monday, despite the team suffering a 1-1 draw at home against Elche. The Portuguese striker's goal came in the first half as he converted a long ball into the net with precision. Aubameyang, who joined Deportivo from Marseille in July, is a 37-year-old former player of Arsenal and Barcelona and could be crucial to the team's efforts to regain their place in the top division. However, Deportivo could not secure a win as Elche equalized through Marc Aguado's header in the 76th minute. The Portuguese club have returned to La Liga after an eight-year absence, marking their first appearance in the top flight since 2017/18. During their time in the third tier, Deportivo won the 1999/00 La Liga title, reached two Champions League quarter-finals and a semi-final during the early 2000s. They spent four seasons in the lower divisions before being promoted last term as La Liga 2 runners-up.",
  "summary": "MADRID: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored on debut but Deportivo La Coruna were held to a 1-1 home draw by Elche as they returned to La Liga after an eight-year absence on Monday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his debut goal for Deportivo La Coruna.",
    "Deportivo suffered a 1-1 draw against Elche in their La Liga return.",
    "The club's first appearance in La Liga since 2017/18."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}