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Raphinha Hat-Trick Fuels Barcelona to 3-1 Comeback Win at Sevilla

Sevilla: Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 away, extending their perfect start in eight competitive matches in La Liga. Sevilla initially took the lead in the 19th minute when Fofana headed home Correia's cross, capitalizing on an intense opening spell from the hosts.

According to Anadolu Agency, Barcelona responded swiftly three minutes later. Christensen delivered the ball to Raphinha inside the box, where the Brazilian executed a backheel turn to evade Sangante before shooting across goalkeeper Odysseas into the net. The teams entered halftime level, with Sevilla continuing to threaten on the counterattack.

Barcelona's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, making his debut for the club in place of the injured Joan Garcia, made several crucial interventions, including a save from Robbie Ure shortly before the break. After halftime, Barcelona increased the pressure, with Lamine Yamal coming close twice early in the second period.

In the 52nd minute, Yamal collected a loose ball and delivered a cross into the six-yard box, where Raphinha beat Sangante to head Barcelona in front. Barcelona then lost Christensen to injury, with Gerard Martin stepping in as his replacement.

Raphinha completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute after Rodri released Yamal with a pass. The young winger timed his play perfectly before finding Raphinha, who raced through and lifted the ball above the advancing goalkeeper. This victory extended Barcelona's best-ever start to a season to eight wins in eight competitive matches.

Raphinha has now scored two hat-tricks in his last two games, highlighting his crucial role in Barcelona's unbeaten start.