Barcelona vs Villarreal Highlights and Match Report

La Liga

3:15 PMFebruary 28, 2026

Regular Season - 26

Barcelona

Show Score

4 - 1

HT:(2 - 0)

Villarreal

Camp Nou

Referee: Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Barcelona

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Villarreal

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

74%

26%

2.89

Expected goals (xG)

1.29

-1.00

Goals Prevented

-1.00

Attack

19

Total shots

6

8

Shots on target

1

8

Shots off target

3

3

Blocked shots

2

13

Shots inside box

5

6

Shots outside box

1

3

Corner kicks

2

3

Offsides

5

Passing

778

Total passes

266

711 (91%)

Accurate passes

201 (76%)

Discipline

9

Fouls

9

2

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

0

Goalkeeper saves

4

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Lineup

Barcelona

4-3-3

13 G J. Garcia 7.0

3 D A. Balde 6.7

24 D E. Garcia 7.3

5 D P. Cubarsi 6.9

23 D J. Kounde 90+1' 8.2

20 M D. Olmo 5.9

22 M M. Bernal 53' Holding 6.7

16 M Fermín 28' 37' 8.2

11 F Raphinha (C) 56' Unsportsmanlike conduct 7.7

7 F F. Torres 6.2

10 F Lamine Yamal 28' 37' 69' 10.0

Substitutes

2 D J. Cancelo

4 D R. Araujo 67' Replaced by M. Bernal 6.6

8 M Pedri 69' 59' Replaced by D. Olmo 8.0

9 F R. Lewandowski 90+1' 67' Replaced by F. Torres 7.0

14 F M. Rashford 73' Replaced by Raphinha 7.2

17 M M. Casado

19 F R. Bardghji 73' Replaced by Lamine Yamal 6.3

25 G W. Szczesny

33 G E. Aller

43 M T. Marques

Coach

Hansi Flick

Villarreal

4-4-2

1 G Luiz Junior 6.3

23 D S. Cardona 5.6

12 D R. Veiga 5.7

6 D P. Navarro 6.5

15 D S. Mourino 49' 5.6

20 M A. Moleiro 6.2

18 M P. Gueye 49' 7.2

14 M S. Comesana (C) 6.9

19 M N. Pepe 6.9

22 F A. Perez 5.9

9 F G. Mikautadze 7.2

Substitutes

25 G A. Tenas

3 D A. Freeman

4 D R. Marin

10 M D. Parejo 80' Replaced by S. Comesana 6.5

11 F A. Gonzalez 80' Replaced by S. Cardona 6.5

16 M T. Partey

17 F T. Buchanan 67' Replaced by A. Perez 6.2

21 F T. Oluwaseyi 84' Replaced by N. Pepe 6.7

24 D A. Pedraza 68' Tripping 67' Replaced by A. Moleiro 5.9

Coach

Marcelino

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72-26	46	67	W No match found L No match found W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona W 15 March: Barcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56-23	33	63	W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad W No match found L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe L No match found W 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
3	Atletico Madrid	28	17	6	5	47-25	22	57	L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad W 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
4	Villarreal	28	17	4	7	51-33	18	55	W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42-34	8	43	W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla L 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis
6	Celta Vigo	27	10	10	7	37-30	7	40	L 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
7	Espanyol	27	10	7	10	34-40	-6	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo D No match found
8	Real Sociedad	27	9	8	10	40-41	-1	35	W 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche L 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
9	Getafe	28	10	5	13	23-30	-7	35	W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla W 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis L 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
10	Athletic Club	28	10	5	13	30-40	-10	35	W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club L 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona L 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
11	Osasuna	27	9	7	11	32-32	0	34	W 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
12	Girona	28	8	10	10	31-43	-12	34	W 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona W 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
13	Valencia	28	8	8	12	30-42	-12	32	W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves L 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia
14	Sevilla	27	8	7	12	35-42	-7	31	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D No match found W No match found D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D No match found
15	Rayo Vallecano	27	7	10	10	27-33	-6	31	W 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club W 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
16	Alaves	28	7	7	14	26-38	-12	28	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
17	Elche	27	5	11	11	35-41	-6	26	L No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
18	Mallorca	27	6	7	14	31-44	-13	25	L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L No match found D No match found
19	Levante	27	5	7	15	29-45	-16	22	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona
20	Oviedo	28	4	9	15	18-44	-26	21	D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo L 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo W 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Lamine Yamal’s hat-trick powered Barcelona to a resounding 4-1 La Liga victory over Villarreal at Camp Nou.

Barcelona secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Villarreal at Camp Nou, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal netting a stunning hat-trick. This commanding performance solidified their top position in the league standings.

The highly anticipated La Liga clash saw league leaders Barcelona (1st, 61 points) host third-placed Villarreal (48 points). Both teams were eager for crucial points in their respective campaigns, setting the stage for a competitive match.

Barcelona quickly asserted control from the outset, dominating possession and dictating the tempo. The breakthrough arrived in the 28th minute when Lamine Yamal slotted home a clinical finish, expertly assisted by Fermin.

Yamal continued his brilliant display, swiftly doubling his tally just nine minutes later. In the 37th minute, he connected with another precise pass from Fermin, putting the hosts firmly in charge before halftime.

With a comfortable two-goal advantage, Barcelona entered the dressing room looking confident. Villarreal, however, faced a daunting task and needed a strong second-half response to reignite their hopes in a challenging away fixture.

Villarreal found an early lifeline just four minutes into the second half. Pape Gueye drilled a shot past the Barcelona keeper in the 49th minute, assisted by S. Mourino, offering a glimmer of hope to the visitors.

The game then intensified, marked by a flurry of four yellow cards issued between the 53rd and 56th minutes for both teams, disrupting the flow. Tactical changes followed, including the introduction of Pedri for Barcelona in the 59th minute.

Barcelona quickly extinguished any thoughts of a Villarreal comeback with a swift counter-punch. Lamine Yamal completed his sensational hat-trick in the 69th minute, coolly guiding home a well-placed pass from substitute Pedri.

Fresh legs further boosted Barcelona’s attacking prowess as Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji entered the fray in the 73rd minute. Their arrival added pace and directness to the home side’s play.

Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, who had also been introduced off the bench earlier, then capped off the scoring. He tucked away a pass from Jules Kounde in the 90+1 minute, cementing the impressive 4-1 scoreline.

Barcelona’s dominance was starkly evident in the statistics, boasting 74% possession and firing 19 total shots to Villarreal’s mere 6. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 2.89, showcasing their offensive threat against Villarreal’s 1.29.

This emphatic victory, fueled by Yamal’s record-setting performance, significantly tightens Barcelona’s grip on the La Liga title race. Villarreal, meanwhile, will aim for a quick rebound in their upcoming league outing.