Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 La Liga season with a 3-1 victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on September 20, 2026. Raphinha scored a hat-trick, netting in the 22nd, 52nd, and 69th minutes, to help his team come from behind and win. Youssouf Fofana had given Sevilla an early lead in the 19th minute, but Raphinha's goals ensured Barcelona's seventh consecutive La Liga win. The Brazilian forward's performance was particularly notable, coming just days after scoring a hat-trick in Barcelona's 7-2 victory over Racing Santander.
Sevilla started strongly, with Fofana breaking the deadlock in the 19th minute. Félix Correia delivered a cross from the left side, and Fofana rose above the Barcelona defense to head the ball past goalkeeper Dominik Livaković. However, Barcelona responded quickly, with Raphinha equalizing in the 22nd minute. Andreas Christensen found Raphinha with a pass, allowing him to run into the box and beat his marker before firing a low finish into the corner.
The equalizer changed the momentum of the game, and the two teams went into halftime level at 1-1. Sevilla continued to cause problems for Barcelona before the break, but the visitors began to dominate possession and territory after the interval. Raphinha scored his second goal in the 52nd minute, heading home after Lamine Yamal played a crucial role in the build-up.
Raphinha almost completed his hat-trick in the 64th minute, but his effort struck the post. He did not have to wait long for his third goal, scoring in the 69th minute after Rodri recovered possession and found Yamal, who released Raphinha behind the Sevilla defense. Raphinha raced into the area and calmly lifted the ball over goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos to make it 3-1.
Sevilla were unable to respond after Raphinha's third goal, and Barcelona controlled the closing stages of the game. Hansi Flick replaced Raphinha in the 77th minute, allowing him to leave the pitch after another match-winning performance. Barcelona also had opportunities to add a fourth goal, but Vlachodimos prevented the deficit from becoming larger.
The victory confirmed Barcelona's perfect start to the season, with seven consecutive La Liga wins and 21 points from seven matches. Raphinha's performance underlined his impressive form, with 12 goals in seven appearances. His influence has grown since taking on greater leadership responsibility as one of Barcelona's captains.
Barcelona will head into the international break with a perfect league record and maximum points, while Raphinha will depart for international duty after another remarkable scoring display. The win also marked Barcelona's eighth consecutive victory in all competitions, and they will look to continue their momentum when the season resumes.
Key points
- Raphinha's hat-trick helped Barcelona maintain their perfect start to the 2026/27 La Liga season.
- Barcelona have now won seven consecutive La Liga matches, collecting the maximum 21 points.
- Raphinha has scored 12 goals in seven La Liga appearances this season.
