Raphinha has been in scintillating form for Barcelona, scoring in 6 out of 7 games played in the 2026-2027 season. He has also given 2 assists in the 4-2 win over Levante, showcasing his versatility on the pitch. The Brazilian forward has played as a center-forward for Barcelona, a position he has taken to with ease, despite being a new addition to the role.
Raphinha's impressive form has coincided with a change in tactics made by Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick. The German coach has opted to play Raphinha as a center-forward, a position left vacant by the departure of Robert Lewandowski. Raphinha has expressed his confidence in adapting to the new role, stating in an interview with Spanish radio station "RAC 1" that he was not surprised by his good start to the season.
Sevilla, the 5th-placed team in LaLiga with 13 points, will be looking to cause an upset against Barcelona on Saturday. The team, coached by Luis García Plaza, has been in good form this season and will be confident of getting a result against their high-flying opponents. Plaza has expressed his team's confidence ahead of the match, stating that they are not intimidated by Barcelona's impressive form.
The match between Sevilla and Barcelona will take place on Saturday at 16h (Brasília time) at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville. The game will be broadcast live on CazéTV, with Globo Esporte Futebol providing live coverage.