Raphinha Hat-Trick Powers Barcelona To Victory Over Sevilla in La Liga 2026

Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, overcoming an early setback with a second-half surge led by Raphinha.

Sevilla started brightly at home and took the lead in the 19th minute through Youssouf Fofana. The midfielder's goal gave the hosts an early advantage and forced Barcelona to respond quickly.

The response came almost immediately. Raphinha levelled the contest in the 22nd minute, restoring Barcelona's momentum before the visitors went into the interval with the score tied at 1-1.

After the break, Barcelona gradually took control, with Raphinha becoming the decisive figure. He struck again in the 52nd minute to put Barcelona ahead, turning the game in the visitors' favor. His third goal arrived in the 69th minute, completing a hat-trick and giving Barcelona a two-goal cushion.

Raphinha's performance was the defining feature of the match. His three goals transformed Barcelona's position from trailing early in the game to comfortably leading by the final stages. The hat-trick also highlighted his importance in Barcelona's attacking play, particularly when the team needed a direct response after conceding.

Sevilla were unable to produce another comeback of their own once Barcelona moved in front. The home side had created the opening breakthrough, but Barcelona's attacking pressure increased after halftime, eventually creating the decisive difference.

The result gives Barcelona another important victory in their La Liga campaign and underlines their ability to recover from difficult starts. Sevilla, meanwhile, will be left to reflect on a match in which an early lead ultimately slipped away due to some loose defending.