RAPHINHA NETS SECOND HAT-TRICK IN FOUR DAYS

Raphinha scored a second hat-trick in successive games as Barcelona claimed a comfortable victory over Sevilla that increased their lead at the top of La Liga.

The in-form Brazilian produced a clinical display of finishing at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium to take his goal tally this season to 14 in all competitions.

Raphinha also hit a treble in the 7-2 win over Racing Santander last Wednesday.

Barcelona's win moved them up to 21 points - six clear of both Real Madrid in second and third-placed Real Betis, but having played a game more.

- Author: Timothy Abraham, BBC Sport