Khaberni - Barcelona achieved a valuable victory over its host Sevilla (3-1), in the match held at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, as part of the seventh round of the Spanish league, continuing the Catalan team's lead in the league standings and maintaining its unbeaten record.
Barcelona entered the match with high morale after achieving full marks in its first six matches, but faced a tough challenge against Sevilla, which showed clear fierceness during the first half, successfully pressing Hansi Flick's players and preventing them from imposing their usual style.
The hosts opened the scoring in the 18th minute through Youssef Fofana, after Sevilla took advantage of winning the ball in an advanced area, but the Andalusian team's lead did not last long, as Raphinha equalized just 3 minutes later, benefiting from a superb pass from Andreas Christensen, ending the first half tied at 1-1.
The picture changed completely after the break, as Barcelona came back more dominant and dangerous, and Raphinha succeeded in scoring his second goal in the 51st minute, after Lamine Yamal created the goal with a special pass, giving his team the lead for the first time in the match.
Raphinha completed his brilliance in the 69th minute, after Yamal again assisted a new goal for Barcelona's captain, who skillfully shot the ball over Sevilla's goalkeeper, scoring a hat-trick and sealing his team's victory by three goals to one.
Raphinha increased his tally to 12 goals at the top of the Spanish league's scorers, while Lamine Yamal reached 4 decisive passes in the competition, as the duo continues to deliver standout performances with Barcelona this season.
Throughout the second half, Barcelona imposed greater control, benefiting from Sevilla's reduced pressure, and held the ball with 77% possession, while the hosts managed only two shots, allowing the Catalan team to seal the match and maintain its lead before the international break.
