Raphinha’s hat-trick at Sánchez-Pizjuán turned an early scare into a 3-1 win for Barcelona. The Brazilian’s sharp finishing kept Barça unbeaten at the top, while rivals face a tough weekend.
Raphinha wiped out Sevilla’s early lead just four minutes after kickoff. His hat-trick at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán pulled Barcelona out of trouble and kept their perfect start alive after seven league games. ESPN reports this was Raphinha’s second hat-trick in a row. Barcelona have now won eight straight matches in all competitions.
Sevilla struck first. Félix Correia broke down the wing and crossed for Fofana, who finished past Livakovic. Hansi Flick picked Livakovic in goal after Szczesny’s shaky debut. The Croatian had no chance to stop Fofana’s shot. Sevilla’s fans barely finished celebrating before Raphinha hit back. Christensen slipped him a clever pass. Raphinha skipped past Sangante and finished calmly. The Hindu confirms Barcelona’s perfect run in La Liga—seven wins from seven. Raphinha now has 12 league goals in just seven games.
Raphinha became the first Barcelona player in 11 years to score a perfect hat-trick in La Liga—right foot, left foot, and header in a single match.
Barcelona kept pushing forward, but Sevilla didn’t back down. The first half was open. Lamine Yamal drew whistles after a penalty shout. Pedri missed a big chance to put Barça ahead. Rodri made key tackles. Christensen was solid until he went off injured and in tears. The Hindu notes Christensen’s injury is a new worry for Flick’s squad depth.
After the break, the question was whether Sevilla could keep up or if Barcelona’s bench would make the difference. Flick’s team came out sharper. Lamine twice went close to scoring. Then Lamine sent in a perfect cross. Raphinha met it with a header for his second goal. That made it eleven league goals for him. His finishing has ended talk about Barça needing a classic striker. ESPN and Soccerway both point out Lamine Yamal’s role as provider for Raphinha’s second-half goals. Their partnership is growing fast.
With the lead, Barcelona slowed the game down. Sevilla started to tire. Raphinha almost finished his hat-trick with a corner that hit the post. The third goal came in the 69th minute. Lamine set him up again. Raphinha chipped Odysseas for his third—right foot, left foot, and header. The score stayed 3-1, even after late chances for Adeyemi and Dani Olmo.
Barcelona dominated the match statistically, registering 24 shots to Sevilla’s 8, with 7 on target and 69% possession. Hansi Flick publicly praised Raphinha’s performance and explained that deploying him as a central striker was a deliberate tactical decision by the coaching staff.
Barcelona go into the international break on top of the table. Either Atlético de Madrid or Real Madrid will drop points in their next match. The team’s ability to fight back and attack in different ways is clear, especially with Lamine and Raphinha linking up. Injuries are still a problem, especially for Christensen, but the squad has answered every setback so far.
Spanish football’s intensity and unpredictability have been on show all season. The earlier breakdown of the Repsol EcoRallye in A Coruña showed how teams deal with real pressure.
Raphinha’s night in Seville sends a message. Barcelona are not letting their limits define them. Eleven goals in seven games is more than just a good run—it’s changing the team. Many doubted Barça without a true number nine. As the league pauses, Barça’s momentum and ability to adapt are the story. Raphinha’s rise is at the center of it.
