Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 and preserve their perfect La Liga start.
Raphinha scored his second hat-trick in four days as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Youssouf Fofana headed Sevilla ahead, but the Brazilian responded with goals in the 22nd, 52nd and 69th minutes.
The result preserved Barcelona’s perfect La Liga record: seven victories from seven matches, 21 points and a six-point advantage over Real Madrid after the weekend. Sevilla remained fifth with 13 points from seven games.
Barcelona arrived after beating Levante 4-2 and Racing Santander 7-2 in their previous two league matches. Sevilla’s preceding results were a 1-0 victory over Valencia and another 1-0 success away to Deportivo La Coruña.
Sevilla Strike First Through Fofana
Barcelona threatened early when Lamine Yamal’s powerful attempt was pushed against the post by Odysseas Vlachodimos. The visitors also appealed for a penalty after Pau Cubarsí went down under pressure from Andrés Castrín, but the referee allowed play to continue.
Sevilla punished those missed opportunities in the 19th minute. Félix Correia attacked down the left and delivered an accurate cross towards the near post, where Fofana arrived to head past debutant goalkeeper Dominik Livaković.
The home side’s lead survived for only three minutes. Andreas Christensen played a pass through Sevilla’s defensive line, Raphinha moved beyond Arouna Sangante and sent a low finish into the corner. Barcelona were level before Sevilla could settle into a more defensive shape.
Sevilla’s pressure continued to make the leaders uncomfortable during the first half. Barcelona wanted another penalty when Yamal collided with Lucien Agoumé in the 35th minute, but the officials again rejected the appeal. Pedri then fired wide from a promising position before the interval.
Raphinha Takes Control After Half-Time
Barcelona began the second half with greater speed and territorial control. Yamal went close immediately, and the renewed pressure produced the second goal in the 52nd minute.
After Sevilla failed to clear fully, Yamal collected the loose ball and lifted a measured delivery into the area. Raphinha timed his movement and headed beyond Vlachodimos, completing the turnaround seven minutes after the restart.
Christensen was forced off with an injury soon afterwards, but the change did not interrupt Barcelona’s momentum. Raphinha struck the post from close range in the 64th minute and appeared to have missed his chance to complete another treble.
Five minutes later, he made no mistake. Rodri helped release Yamal, whose pass opened Sevilla’s defence. Raphinha reached the ball and clipped his finish beyond the goalkeeper for his third goal, giving Barcelona a decisive 3-1 lead.
Karim Adeyemi replaced the hat-trick scorer in the 77th minute and nearly added a fourth late in the match, but Vlachodimos saved his effort. Sevilla could not create the sustained pressure required to threaten a comeback.
Sevilla vs Barcelona Statistics
| Statistic | Sevilla | Barcelona |
| Final score | 1 | 3 |
| Expected goals | 0.45 | 3.26 |
| Total shots | 7 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 8 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 5 | 2 |
| League points | 13 | 21 |
| League record | 4-1-2 | 7-0-0 |
The figures underline Barcelona’s attacking superiority. Statistics are from ESPN’s Sevilla versus Barcelona match centre; providers can classify individual events differently.
Raphinha Extends Outstanding Scoring Run
Raphinha’s performance followed another hat-trick in Barcelona’s 7-2 victory over Racing Santander three days earlier. The two displays gave him six goals across consecutive league matches and 14 in all competitions at that stage of the season.
Yamal was equally important to the comeback. He helped create Raphinha’s second and third goals, repeatedly drawing defenders before finding space for teammates. His contribution ensured Barcelona converted territorial control into clear opportunities.
What the Result Means for Ugandan Fans
Barcelona have a substantial following in Uganda, and this result supplied another weekend for supporters watching La Liga. Raphinha’s hat-trick will dominate discussion, but the response to conceding first was important: Barcelona remained patient and increased their intensity after half-time.
Barcelona’s perfect record and prolific attack make them early leaders, but a seven-match sample cannot decide a season. Injuries, schedule pressure and difficult away fixtures can alter form quickly.
For anyone considering football markets, recent goals do not guarantee another high-scoring result. Match conditions, selections and events change every contest, and every wager can lose.
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Verdict
Barcelona deserved the victory after responding quickly to Sevilla’s opener and controlling the entire second half. Raphinha supplied the decisive quality with three different finishes, while Yamal’s creativity repeatedly stretched the home defence. Sevilla competed well initially, but Barcelona’s volume and quality of chances ultimately produced a clear result.
