Barcelona delivered a dominant performance to reclaim their commanding position at the top of La Liga, hammering Sevilla 5–2 in a thrilling encounter at the Camp Nou. Brazilian winger Raphinha stole the show with a remarkable hat-trick, helping Hansi Flick’s side restore their four-point advantage after Real Madrid’s win the previous day.
The victory keeps Barcelona firmly in the La Liga title race driving seat as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash.
Raphinha’s penalty double sets the tone
The match started perfectly for the hosts when Sevilla gifted them two early penalties. In the ninth minute, Djibril Sow clumsily brought down Joao Cancelo in the box, allowing Raphinha to step up and dink a confident Panenka-style spot-kick past goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.
Sevilla’s woes continued as Jose Angel Carmona handled the ball while grounded, trying to stop Cancelo. Raphinha converted again, firing low to the left despite Vlachodimos diving the right way. The Brazilian now had two goals inside the opening 21 minutes, putting Barcelona in total control.
Dani Olmo strikes before Sevilla respond
Barcelona extended their lead in the 38th minute through Dani Olmo. A deflected cross from Marc Bernal fell kindly to the midfielder, who finished to make it 3–0.
Sevilla pulled one back just before halftime when Juanlu Sanchez outpaced Cancelo and crossed for Oso to head home unmarked at the back post, giving the visitors a glimmer of hope.
