Barcelona beat Sevilla as Raphinha nets second straight hat-trick
SEVILLE, Sept 20 — Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla yesterday in La Liga...
Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga on September 20, thanks to a remarkable hat-trick from Raphinha. The Brazilian forward, playing out of position as a central striker, extended his impressive scoring form with three goals in the match. Barcelona's six-point lead over Real Madrid narrowed slightly, with Real Madrid set to face Atletico Madrid in a later derby clash.
Sevilla, the fifth-placed team, took the lead through Youssouf Fofana, but Raphinha equalized with a low finish. The 19-year-old then scored twice more, with his second goal coming after creating the first for his teammate. Despite Barca missing several chances to extend their lead, they maintained their perfect record in the league, now boasting eight wins from eight games across all competitions.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
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- Barcelona defeat Sevilla 3-1 in La Liga clash english.ajel.sa
