SEVILLE, Spain, September 19, 2026: Sevilla gave Barcelona their most uncomfortable opening of the week. Raphinha then turned the match into another reminder of how difficult Hansi Flick’s champions have become to contain.
The Barcelona captain scored a perfect hat trick, finding the net with his right foot, his head and his left foot, as the defending champions recovered from Youssouf Fofana’s 19th-minute opener to win 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
The victory gives Barcelona seven wins from seven La Liga matches, 21 points from a possible 21 and 31 league goals already this season. Raphinha has scored 12 of them, including six across Barcelona’s last two league matches after his hat trick in the 7-2 demolition of Racing Santander only three days earlier.
Saturday’s result was less comfortable than that scoreline and considerably more revealing. Sevilla scored first, created enough danger to test Barcelona’s defensive structure and reached halftime level. Barcelona responded by increasing the speed and precision of their attacking play, with Lamine Yamal creating both second-half goals for Raphinha.
Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Match at a Glance
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga 2026-27 |
| Matchday | 7 |
| Result | Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona |
| Venue | Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Seville |
| Sevilla scorer | Youssouf Fofana 19′ |
| Barcelona scorer | Raphinha 22′, 52′, 69′ |
| Possession | Sevilla 30.5% – 69.5% Barcelona |
| Shots | Sevilla 7 – 24 Barcelona |
| Corners | Sevilla 1 – 3 Barcelona |
| Barcelona league record | 7 wins from 7 |
The official La Liga results confirm Barcelona’s seventh straight league victory and Sevilla’s second defeat of the campaign.
Fofana Gives Sevilla the Start Their Game Plan Needed
Sevilla entered this match with evidence that their strong early season deserved respect.
They had already won four of their first six league matches and arrived after successive 1-0 victories. Juan Iglesias had decided their home meeting with Valencia, a performance examined in The Sports Encounter’s Sevilla-Valencia analysis. Five days later, Miguel Sierra gave them another narrow win at Deportivo, where Sevilla ended Deportivo’s unbeaten start at Riazor.
Against Barcelona, Sevilla needed a different kind of performance.
They had only 30.5% of the ball across the match, but their early threat came from attacking space quickly rather than trying to match Barcelona possession for possession.
The breakthrough arrived in the 19th minute. Félix Correia supplied the delivery and Fofana headed home from close range, beating Barcelona to the decisive contact and giving the home crowd a lead to protect.
For three minutes, Flick’s side were behind.
Raphinha Answers Before Sevilla Can Settle
Barcelona’s response prevented the match from developing entirely on Sevilla’s terms.
Andreas Christensen found Raphinha inside the left side of the penalty area in the 22nd minute. The Brazilian finished with his right foot across goal, restoring parity almost immediately.
That response fits an early-season pattern already visible in Barcelona’s attack.
When Rayo Vallecano scored first against them in August, Barcelona answered quickly before eventually winning 5-2. The Sports Encounter’s Barcelona-Rayo analysis showed how Raphinha became the player who repeatedly changed the temperature of that match whenever Rayo threatened.
Sevilla created further first-half opportunities. Félix Correia sent an effort narrowly wide in the 41st minute, while Robbie Ure forced another Barcelona intervention before halftime.
Barcelona also kept probing through Yamal, Pedri, Fermín López and Anthony Gordon.
The teams reached the interval at 1-1.
That score reflected Sevilla’s resistance. The second half showed how difficult it is to sustain that resistance when Barcelona have several different players capable of creating the decisive action.
Lamine Yamal Changes the Second Half
Yamal had threatened throughout the first half without producing the final action Barcelona needed.
That changed seven minutes after the restart.
The Spain international created space on the right and delivered into the penalty area. Raphinha attacked the cross centrally and headed Barcelona ahead in the 52nd minute.
The goal represented more than another entry in Raphinha’s scoring column. Sevilla’s defensive problem had changed.
Barcelona could now use their possession with the lead rather than chase the game, while Sevilla needed to open spaces they had spent much of the first half trying to close.
Yamal became increasingly dangerous once those spaces appeared.
The 19-year-old has returned from a defining summer after helping Spain win the FIFA World Cup. The Sports Encounter examined that transformation in our analysis of how Lamine Yamal came of age at the 2026 World Cup.
Against Sevilla, his influence appeared through creation rather than scoring.
Raphinha Completes the Perfect Hat Trick
Raphinha nearly scored his third in spectacular fashion in the 64th minute when a long-range left-footed effort struck the post.
Five minutes later, Yamal found him again.
The teenager played a pass through the defensive line and Raphinha finished with his left foot from the center of the area to make it 3-1.
Right foot. Header. Left foot.
The sequence completed a perfect hat trick and gave Raphinha his second three-goal league performance in four days.
La Liga’s official Raphinha player profile now lists the Barcelona captain with 12 goals and three assists from seven league appearances.
His current scoring rate has become one of the defining numbers of the opening month of the Spanish season.
| Raphinha’s Recent La Liga Matches | Goals |
|---|---|
| Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano | 2 |
| Barcelona vs Racing Santander | 3 |
| Sevilla vs Barcelona | 3 |
His influence has developed steadily since the opening weeks. Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Athletic Club already showed Raphinha operating as the team’s decisive scorer while Pedri and Yamal created from different areas.
The volume has increased considerably since then.
Barcelona Had 24 Shots Because Sevilla Eventually Ran Out of Places to Hide
The final numbers illustrate how the match changed.
Barcelona finished with 69.5% possession and 24 shots. Sevilla attempted seven.
Those figures alone do not mean Sevilla were poor. Luis García’s side entered with a clear plan to defend compactly, attack quickly and force Barcelona to deal with direct transitions. Fofana’s opener proved that approach could work.
The problem was maintaining it for 90 minutes against a team creating pressure from several different positions.
Barcelona could attack through Yamal on the right, move Raphinha centrally, involve Gordon from the opposite side and use Pedri and Fermín between Sevilla’s midfield and defensive lines.
Once Raphinha’s second goal forced Sevilla to chase, the spaces became harder to manage.
This attacking variety has been evident since Barcelona’s opening weekend. TSE’s early La Liga assessment identified Barcelona’s depth as one of the clearest differences between Flick’s side and several of their title rivals.
Seven games later, that advantage looks more substantial.
Christensen Injury Is the One Concern for Flick
The victory did produce one issue Barcelona will have to assess.
Christensen went down shortly before the hour and was replaced by Gerard Martín in the 59th minute. La Liga’s official match timeline recorded the substitution as injury-related.
The extent of the problem was not immediately established, so any assessment beyond the confirmed substitution would be premature.
It matters because Barcelona’s early attacking output has occasionally hidden defensive questions. They have now conceded seven league goals, including two against Rayo and two against Racing Santander.
Flick therefore enters the international break with an attack functioning at an exceptional level and another defensive fitness issue to monitor.
Seven Wins, 31 Goals and a Six-Point Lead Before Real Madrid Play
Barcelona finish Saturday with 21 points from seven matches.
They have scored 31 goals and conceded seven.
Real Madrid entered Sunday on 15 points from six games, meaning Barcelona opened a provisional six-point advantage before Madrid’s derby against Atlético.
The official La Liga table also shows Sevilla remaining on 13 points after seven matches.
The scale of Barcelona’s scoring is already striking. Flick’s side reached 28 goals through six matches after the 7-2 victory over Racing. Three more in Seville takes that total to 31.
TSE’s Saturday La Liga roundup covered the earlier action, including Celta Vigo’s 5-0 win, Ante Budimir’s 100th league goal and Athletic Club’s frustrating draw with Alavés. Barcelona’s late game changed the top of the table rather than merely adding another result to the round.
What Comes Next for Barcelona and Sevilla?
The international break now interrupts the league schedule.
Barcelona return at home to Getafe on October 10 before travelling to Galatasaray in the Champions League three days later. Their official first-team schedule then includes Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid during a demanding October.
Sevilla return to league action away at Levante on October 12 before visiting Real Madrid six days later.
For more match reports, tactical analysis and developments across Spain and the wider game, follow The Sports Encounter’s soccer coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Sevilla vs Barcelona score?
Barcelona defeated Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on September 19, 2026.
Who scored in Sevilla vs Barcelona?
Youssouf Fofana scored for Sevilla in the 19th minute. Raphinha scored all three Barcelona goals in the 22nd, 52nd and 69th minutes.
Did Raphinha score a perfect hat trick against Sevilla?
Yes. Raphinha scored his first goal with his right foot, his second with a header and his third with his left foot.
How many La Liga goals does Raphinha have in 2026-27?
Raphinha has 12 La Liga goals through seven appearances, according to the official La Liga player statistics.
How many assists did Lamine Yamal have against Sevilla?
Yamal assisted Raphinha’s second and third goals, creating both second-half strikes.
How many games have Barcelona won this season in La Liga?
Barcelona have won all seven of their opening league matches and have 21 points from 21.
How many goals have Barcelona scored in La Liga?
Barcelona have scored 31 goals in their first seven league matches of the 2026-27 season.
What happened to Andreas Christensen?
Christensen was substituted for Gerard Martín in the 59th minute after suffering an injury. The match record did not establish the severity of the problem.
Who do Barcelona play next?
Barcelona’s next scheduled La Liga match is at home to Getafe on October 10, 2026, following the international break.