Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday (September 19, 2026) as captain Raphinha scored a hat-trick to continue his prolific opening to the campaign.
Youssouf Fofana headed Sevilla in front after 18 minutes, but Raphinha equalised four minutes later before adding two second-half goals to seal Barcelona’s seventh successive league win. Earlier on Saturday (September 19), Osasuna drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano, while Athletic Club and Alaves played out a goalless draw. Celta Vigo secured their first triumph of the season in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 win over Racing Santander.
Raphinha headed in his second goal in the 52 nd minute following good footwork from Lamine in the box, and the Brazilian was inches away from a third when his corner hit the post. He did complete his hat-trick in the 69 th minute, racing behind the Sevilla defence to convert another Lamine assist for his 12 th league goal in seven matches. An inspired Fofana backheel released Correia, but Rodri made a goal-saving tackle.
Sevilla continued to make life uncomfortable for Barcelona, who were struggling to create chances, and almost retook the lead before halftime. Barcelona controlled possession as the game fizzled out in the closing stages and threatened to add a fourth as Sevilla’s challenge faded, although Christensen’s second-half injury was a concern for Hansi Flick.
The Barca coach will have been encouraged by the way his side reacted with poise after falling behind and by their ability to find a way through once Sevilla’s pressing had frustrated them in the first half.