Raphinha Hat Trick Keeps Barcelona Perfect In LaLiga

Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a 3–1 comeback victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, securing their seventh consecutive league win. Sevilla took a surprise lead in the 18th minute when Youssouf Fofana headed home Felix Correia’s cross. Barcelona responded quickly, however, with Raphinha equalising just four minutes later after running onto an Andreas Christensen pass. Sevilla continued to make the game difficult for the defending champions, with Barcelona finding it challenging to create clear opportunities before half-time. Rodri also produced an important defensive intervention to prevent Sevilla from restoring their advantage. Raphinha then completed his hat-trick in the second half. He headed Barcelona ahead in the 52nd minute after excellent work from Lamine Yamal before completing his treble in the 69th minute, racing behind the Sevilla defence to convert another Yamal assist. The hat-trick took Raphinha's LaLiga tally to 12 goals in seven matches, highlighting his outstanding start to the campaign. Barcelona controlled the closing stages and secured another three points despite Sevilla's strong resistance. The victory leaves Barcelona with a perfect 21 points from seven league matches. Real Madrid subsequently lost 2–1 to Atlético Madrid, meaning Barcelona's lead at the top has increased further.