Barcelona claimed a commanding 3-1 win over Sevilla in a La Liga match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Raphinha scored all three goals for the visitors, while Youssef Fofana netted for Sevilla. The result sees Barcelona sit atop the league with 21 points from seven matches, having won all their games so far. Sevilla, on the other hand, are fifth with 13 points.
Raphinha's impressive performance saw him score his second consecutive hat-trick in La Liga, following his three-goal haul against Racing Santander in the previous round. The Brazilian winger's goals were scored with his right foot, left foot, and head, marking the first time he has achieved this feat since Luis Suarez in 2015. Raphinha now leads the La Liga goal-scoring charts with 12 goals, five clear of his nearest rivals.
Barcelona's victory was set up by a strong team performance, with Lamine Yamal creating two goals and registering his 51st assist in 159 games for the club. At 19 years and 68 days old, Yamal is now the youngest player to reach 50 assists in La Liga since the 2013-2014 season. His vision and skill on the pitch have made him a key player for Barcelona this season.
The match got off to a lively start, with Yamal hitting the post with a shot in the eighth minute. Sevilla took the lead through Fofana's header in the 19th minute, but Raphinha quickly equalized with a low shot in the 22nd minute. The Brazilian then scored his second goal in the 53rd minute, heading home a cross from Yamal.
Raphinha completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute, collecting a pass from Yamal and beating the Sevilla goalkeeper to score. The win takes Barcelona into the international break on a high note, with the team looking to maintain their perfect record in the league. Sevilla, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from the defeat when they face Levante in the next round.
Barcelona's manager, Hans Flick, made several changes to the team for this match, including the inclusion of Fermín López and the return of Ansu Fati to the starting lineup. The win will give Flick confidence as he looks to navigate the challenges of the La Liga season. For Sevilla, the defeat will be a disappointment, but they will look to regroup and respond in their next match.
The result also saw Raphinha become the third player to score 12 goals in the first seven games of a La Liga season in the 21st century. He follows in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who achieved the feat in previous seasons. With this win, Barcelona will look to maintain their momentum and continue their push for the La Liga title.
Key points
- Raphinha scores a hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a 3-1 win over Sevilla.
- Barcelona top La Liga with 21 points from seven matches.
- Raphinha leads the La Liga goal-scoring charts with 12 goals.
