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Raphinha scored a hat-trick as La Liga leaders Barcelona easily thrash struggling Sevilla 5-2.
The hat-trick, which includes two penalties within the first 21 minutes, takes the Brazilian on to 11 La Liga goals for the season.
Dani Olmo and João Cancelo were the other goalscorers for Barcelona, while Djibril Sow and Oso scored for Sevilla.
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Gavi, who was making his first appearance since August after a serious knee injury, replaced Raphinha late on.
Barcelona are four points ahead of Real Madrid with 10 games to go, while Sevilla are 14th, only five points above the relegation zone.
Barca will be facing Newcastle United in the second leg of their round of 16 clash at the Champions League in midweek. Both sides played 1-1 in the first leg.
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