Raphinha scores hat-trick in Barcelona’s win over Sevilla — Channel NewsAsia
In Seville, Spain, Barcelona defeated Sevilla 3-1 in a La Liga match. The Catalan club’s captain, Raphinha, scored a hat-trick, while the team maintained a perfect record since the start of the season.
Barcelona’s comeback victory
Sevilla opened the scoring in the 18th minute after a header by Youssouf Fofana. Four minutes later, Raphinha equalized.
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In the seventh minute of the second half, the Brazilian put Barcelona ahead by heading in a cross from Lamine Yamal. In the 69th minute, Raphinha scored for the third time after another combination with Yamal.
12 goals in seven matches
This goal was Raphinha’s 12th in seven league matches this season. After the victory, Barcelona temporarily lead Real Madrid by six points in the La Liga standings. The Madrid club have a game in hand and were due to play Atletico on Sunday. Channel NewsAsia reports, citing Reuters.
