Raphinha scores back-to-back hat tricks as Barcelona go 8-0 in La Liga

Barcelona extended their perfect start to the 2026-27 La Liga season with a 3-1 comeback victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Saturday. Raphinha scored all three goals for the visitors, registering his second consecutive hat trick to push Barcelona to eight wins from eight league matches.espn+1

Fofana Strikes First Before Raphinha Takes Over

Sevilla drew first blood through Youssouf Fofana, who headed home in the 19th minute to give the hosts the lead. The advantage lasted just three minutes. Raphinha equalized in the 22nd minute with a right-footed finish, then added his second shortly after halftime with a header in the 52nd minute before completing his treble in the 69th minute.Bein Sports+1

The Brazilian forward's performance came just days after he also scored a hat trick in Barcelona's previous league outing, according to ESPN. Barcelona dominated possession at 70 percent and generated an expected goals tally of 3.26 compared to Sevilla's 0.45, underscoring the gap in quality between the two sides.espn

Barcelona Sit Clear at the Top

The result leaves Barcelona atop the La Liga standings on 21 points, five clear of second-placed Atlético Madrid with 16 points, and six ahead of Real Madrid on 15. Sevilla, despite the defeat, remain fifth with 13 points from seven matches.Thescore+1

Manager Hansi Flick praised Raphinha after the match, noting the forward's willingness to play in a central striking role for the club. Barcelona's unbeaten run has been built on attacking firepower — the club has scored 24 goals while conceding none in open play through seven rounds, establishing one of the most dominant starts to a La Liga campaign in recent memory.espn