Raphinha extends contract to 2029 and scores a hat‑trick in Seville

While Barça had just announced the extension of Raphinha's contract until 2029, the Brazilian forward delivered a dazzling display on Saturday in Seville, turning the signing into a hat‑trick that brings his total to twelve goals in seven league matches.

A decisive hat‑trick in Seville

The Brazilian forward, Barça captain, netted a hat‑trick that brings his tally to twelve goals in seven league matches. It is not his first fireworks display in Europe: he had already scored a brace in the first Champions League match against Feyenoord, which ended in a 5‑1 victory.

Raphinha opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, deceiving Anderlecht goalkeeper Milan Vlachodimos with a control‑and‑shoot combination. The goal quickly put Barça in front.

In the 52nd minute, young prodigy Lamine Yamal made a solo breakthrough before crossing for the header of Raphinha, a former Stade Rennais player, who doubled the tally.

Yamal provided the decisive assist again in the 69th minute, where Raphinha finished with a delicate chipped shot, sealing the 1‑3 final.

Barça, unbeaten league leaders, record their eighth consecutive win in all competitions, i.e., eight official matches since the start of the season.

The double Spanish champion has already found the back of the net twenty‑four times in his last five Liga matches.