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

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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

Joan García



7.0

3
D

Alejandro Balde



6.7

24
D

Eric García



7.3

5
D

Pau Cubarsí



6.9

23
D

Jules Koundé

90+1′

8.2

20
M

Dani Olmo



5.9

22
M

Marc Bernal


53′ Holding



6.7

16
M

Fermín López

28′ 37′

8.2

11
F

Raphinha (C)


56′ Unsportsmanlike conduct



7.7

7
F

Ferran Torres



6.2

10
F

Lamine Yamal

28′
37′
69′


10.0

Substitutes

25
G

Wojciech Szczęsny

33
G

Eder Aller

2
D

João Cancelo

4
D

Ronald Araújo


67′ Replaced by M. Bernal



6.6

8
M

Pedri

69′
59′ Replaced by D. Olmo



8.0

14
F

Marcus Rashford


73′ Replaced by Raphinha



7.2

17
M

Marc Casadó

43
M

Tomás Marqués

9
F

Robert Lewandowski

90+1′

67′ Replaced by F. Torres



7.0

19
F

Roony Bardghji


73′ Replaced by Lamine Yamal



6.3

Coach

Hansi Flick

Villarreal

4-4-2

1
G

Luiz Júnior



6.3

23
D

Sergi Cardona



5.6

12
D

Renato Veiga



5.7

6
D

Pau Navarro



6.5

15
D

Santiago Mouriño

49′

5.6

20
M

Alberto Moleiro



6.2

18
M

Pape Gueye

49′


7.2

14
M

Santi Comesaña (C)



6.9

19
M

Nicolas Pépé



6.9

22
F

Ayoze Pérez



5.9

9
F

Georges Mikautadze



7.2

Substitutes

25
G

Arnau Tenas

24
D

Alfonso Pedraza


68′
Tripping


67′ Replaced by A. Moleiro



5.9

3
D

Alexander Freeman

4
D

Rafa Marín

17
F

Tajon Buchanan


67′ Replaced by A. Perez



6.2

16
M

Thomas Partey

10
M

Dani Parejo


80′ Replaced by S. Comesana



6.5

21
F

Tani Oluwaseyi


84′ Replaced by N. Pepe



6.7

11
F

Alfon González


80′ Replaced by S. Cardona



6.5

Coach

Marcelino

La Liga Standings – Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	25	20	1	4	67-25	42	61	W 31 January: Elche 1 – 3 Barcelona W 07 February: Barcelona 3 – 0 Mallorca W No match found L No match found W 28 February: Barcelona 4 – 1 Villarreal
2	Real Madrid	25	19	3	3	54-21	33	60	W 24 January: Villarreal 0 – 2 Real Madrid W 01 February: Real Madrid 2 – 1 Rayo Vallecano W 08 February: Valencia 0 – 2 Real Madrid W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 – 1 Real Sociedad L 21 February: Osasuna 2 – 1 Real Madrid
3	Villarreal	24	15	3	6	45-26	19	48	L No match found D No match found W 18 February: Levante 0 – 1 Villarreal L No match found W No match found
4	Atletico Madrid	25	14	6	5	42-23	19	48	W 25 January: Atletico Madrid 3 – 0 Mallorca D 31 January: Levante 0 – 0 Atletico Madrid L 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 – 1 Real Betis L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 – 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 – 2 Espanyol
5	Real Betis	25	11	9	5	40-30	10	42	L 25 January: Alaves 2 – 1 Real Betis W 01 February: Real Betis 2 – 1 Valencia 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
6	Celta Vigo	25	9	10	6	34-27	7	37	L 25 January: Real Sociedad 3 – 1 Celta Vigo D 01 February: Getafe 0 – 0 Celta Vigo L 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Osasuna D 14 February: Espanyol 2 – 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 – 0 Mallorca
7	Espanyol	25	10	5	10	31-37	-6	35	L 24 January: Valencia 3 – 2 Espanyol L 30 January: Espanyol 1 – 2 Alaves L 09 February: Villarreal 4 – 1 Espanyol D 14 February: Espanyol 2 – 2 Celta Vigo L 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 – 2 Espanyol
8	Athletic Club	25	10	4	11	29-35	-6	34	L No match found D No match found W 15 February: Oviedo 1 – 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 – 1 Elche W No match found
9	Osasuna	25	9	6	10	30-29	1	33	W 24 January: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 3 Osasuna D 31 January: Osasuna 2 – 2 Villarreal W 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Osasuna D 13 February: Elche 0 – 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 – 1 Real Madrid
10	Real Sociedad	25	8	8	9	37-38	-1	32	W 25 January: Real Sociedad 3 – 1 Celta Vigo D 01 February: Athletic Club 1 – 1 Real Sociedad 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
11	Sevilla	25	8	5	12	32-39	-7	29	W 24 January: Sevilla 2 – 1 Athletic Club L 02 February: Mallorca 4 – 1 Sevilla D 08 February: Sevilla 1 – 1 Girona D 14 February: Sevilla 1 – 1 Alaves W 22 February: Getafe 0 – 1 Sevilla
12	Getafe	25	8	5	12	20-29	-9	29	D 26 January: Girona 1 – 1 Getafe D 01 February: Getafe 0 – 0 Celta Vigo W 08 February: Alaves 0 – 2 Getafe W 14 February: Getafe 2 – 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Getafe 0 – 1 Sevilla
13	Girona	24	7	8	9	24-38	-14	29	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found W No match found
14	Rayo Vallecano	24	6	8	10	22-31	-9	26	L 24 January: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 3 Osasuna L 01 February: Real Madrid 2 – 1 Rayo Vallecano L No match found W No match found D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 1 Athletic Club
15	Alaves	24	7	5	12	21-30	-9	26	L No match found W No match found W No match found L No match found D No match found
16	Valencia	24	6	8	10	25-37	-12	26	W 24 January: Valencia 3 – 2 Espanyol W No match found L 08 February: Valencia 0 – 2 Real Madrid L No match found W No match found
17	Elche	25	5	10	10	32-37	-5	25	L 23 January: Levante 3 – 2 Elche L 31 January: Elche 1 – 3 Barcelona L 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 – 1 Elche D 13 February: Elche 0 – 0 Osasuna L 20 February: Athletic Club 2 – 1 Elche
18	Mallorca	25	6	6	13	29-41	-12	24	L 25 January: Atletico Madrid 3 – 0 Mallorca W 02 February: Mallorca 4 – 1 Sevilla L 07 February: Barcelona 3 – 0 Mallorca L 15 February: Mallorca 1 – 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 – 0 Mallorca
19	Levante	25	4	6	15	26-44	-18	18	D No match found L 15 February: Levante 0 – 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 – 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 – 0 Levante L No match found
20	Oviedo	24	3	8	13	16-39	-23	17	L 17 January: Osasuna 3 – 2 Oviedo L 25 January: Barcelona 3 – 0 Oviedo W 31 January: Oviedo 1 – 0 Girona L 15 February: Oviedo 1 – 2 Athletic Club D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 – 3 Oviedo

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.

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