La Liga Regular Season - 28

Barcelona 5 - 2 FT Sevilla

Camp Nou

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Futmetrix Verdict
90
FT
Sun, Mar 15
Español
Barcelona
5-2
Sevilla
⚡ Intensity 100
⚖️ Balance 29
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Raphinha's hat-trick destroys struggling Sevilla.

Raphinha's Masterclass Fuels Seven-Goal Thriller at Camp Nou

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. An absolute attacking clinic from the league leaders dismantled a helpless visiting defence, proving exactly why they sit top of the table.

Early Dominance

Barcelona wasted zero time asserting their authority at Camp Nou, pinning the visitors deep into their own half from the kickoff. The sheer Intensity of their coordinated pressing suffocated the opposition, leading to a disastrous opening twenty minutes for Sevilla. Raphinha stepped up twice to dispatch clinical penalties in the 9th and 21st minutes, immediately putting the league leaders in cruise control. With the Stakes incredibly high for a side chasing the title, the hosts dominated possession with 61% of the ball, dictating the tempo effortlessly. This commanding posture left the visitors completely overwhelmed, unable to chain meaningful passes together or escape their defensive third. Before the break, D. Olmo added a third, turning the legendary pitch into a shooting gallery. A late first-half strike from Oso, assisted by J. Sanchez, offered a brief glimmer of hope, but the overarching Balance of power remained firmly with the hosts.

The Hat-Trick Pivot

Any fleeting thoughts of an unlikely comeback were instantly extinguished right after the interval. The decisive turning point arrived in the 51st minute when half-time substitute Fermin seamlessly slotted into the attacking rhythm, providing a pinpoint assist for Raphinha. The Brazilian winger made no mistake, securing a sensational hat-trick that permanently shattered the remaining visitors' morale. It was a flawless demonstration of why top-table sides possess virtually zero Upset Factor when playing at home in this majestic form. The intricate passing networks showcased by the home side left onlookers mesmerized, picking apart defensive blocks with surgical precision. Moments later, J. Cancelo surged forward from the backline to net a spectacular fifth goal on the hour mark, effectively ending the contest as a competitive spectacle. The tactical setup isolated the opposing defenders perfectly, generating an overwhelming 3.36 expected goals for the Catalan giants.

Final Whistle Fallout

The final half-hour became a mere procession, allowing the league leaders to conserve vital energy while the visitors desperately tried to avoid further historical humiliation. The psychological impact of such a relentless attacking display cannot be understated as the campaign heads into its crucial final months. Despite a late stoppage-time consolation goal from D. Sow to make it 5-2, the structural damage was completely irreversible. This emphatic result reinforces Barcelona’s iron grip on the title race, showcasing a ruthless attacking edge that domestic rivals will genuinely fear. For the Andalusian side, hovering dangerously near the drop zone in 15th place, the heavy defeat leaves them nervously looking over their shoulders. They must quickly regroup to salvage their troubled season, while the home side marches forward, looking virtually unstoppable at the summit.

Key Questions

What made Raphinha the Man of the Match?

He converted two early penalties under immense pressure and completed his hat-trick with a clinical open-play finish, dismantling the opposition's defensive structure entirely.

What caused the 7-goal thriller?

Relentless attacking pressure from the hosts met a fragile visiting defence, while late lapses in concentration allowed for two surprising consolation strikes.

What does this mean for Barcelona's season?

This commanding victory tightens their grip on first place in the league, sending a formidable message to all challengers in the title race.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
61%
39%
Barcelona 61%
Sevilla 39%
Shots
13
9
Barcelona 13
Sevilla 9
Shots on Target
8
4
Barcelona 8
Sevilla 4
Expected Goals (xG)
3.36
0.59
Barcelona 3.36
Sevilla 0.59
Passes
611
381
Barcelona 611
Sevilla 381
Pass Accuracy
89%
79%
Barcelona 89%
Sevilla 79%
Corners
3
4
Barcelona 3
Sevilla 4
Fouls
5
14
Barcelona 5
Sevilla 14
Yellow Cards
0
1
Barcelona 0
Sevilla 1
Red Cards
0
0
Barcelona 0
Sevilla 0

Match Events

9' Raphinha
21' Raphinha
G. Suazo 🟨 37'
38' D. Olmo
Oso (J. Sanchez) 45'+3
HT
J. A. Carmona C. Ejuke 🔄 46'
A. Adams N. Maupay 🔄 46'
G. Suazo R. Vargas 🔄 46'
46' 🔄 Pedri Fermin
51' Raphinha (Fermin)
60' J. Cancelo
66' 🔄 J. Cancelo R. Araujo
67' 🔄 R. Bardghji Lamine Yamal
67' 🔄 M. Bernal M. Casado
T. Nianzou Castrin 🔄 70'
L. Agoume M. Bueno 🔄 78'
82' 🔄 Raphinha Gavi
D. Sow (Oso) 90'+2
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Barcelona

Goalkeepers
Joan García
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Xavi Espart
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Pau Cubarsí
MAGNET
MAGNET
126
Activity
126
Activity
117
Passes
9
Duels
Gerard Martín
MAGNET
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
100
Passes
8
Duels
João Cancelo
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Pedri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Marc Bernal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Dani Olmo
MAGNET
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
55
Passes
12
Duels
Forwards
Roony Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Robert Lewandowski
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Raphinha
HATMAN
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.9
Rating
BENCH
Wojciech Szczęsny
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Kochen
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ronald Araújo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Álvaro Cortés
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric García
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fermín López
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
47
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Marc Casadó
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Marqués
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Gavi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamine Yamal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Rashford
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Sevilla

Goalkeepers
Odysseas Vlachodimos
SIEVE
SIEVE
38%
Save %
38%
Save %
5
Conceded
3
Saves
Defenders
Juanlu Sánchez
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
Tanguy Nianzou
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Nemanja Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Suazo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Lucien Agoumé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Djibril Sow
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
José Ángel Carmona
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Alexis Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oso
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Akor Adams
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Ørjan Nyland
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andres Castrin
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Federico Gattoni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Azpilicueta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Vargas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Batista Mendy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adnan Januzaj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joan Jordán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Bueno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chidera Ejuke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neal Maupay
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/10/2025 Sevilla 4 - 1 Barcelona La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
09/02/2025 Sevilla 1 - 4 Barcelona La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
20/10/2024 Barcelona 5 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
26/05/2024 Sevilla 1 - 2 Barcelona La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
29/09/2023 Barcelona 1 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
05/02/2023 Barcelona 3 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Spotify Camp Nou
03/09/2022 Sevilla 0 - 3 Barcelona La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/04/2022 Barcelona 1 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Camp Nou
21/12/2021 Sevilla 1 - 1 Barcelona La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/03/2021 Barcelona 3 - 0 Sevilla Copa del Rey Camp Nou
05/10/2025
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
09/02/2025
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
20/10/2024
La Liga Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
26/05/2024
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
29/09/2023
La Liga Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
05/02/2023
La Liga Spotify Camp Nou
03/09/2022
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/04/2022
La Liga Camp Nou
21/12/2021
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/03/2021
Copa del Rey Camp Nou
Barcelona Win
Sevilla Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 28 70 77 28 +49 WBarcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla (15-03-2026)WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)WBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)
2 Real Madrid 28 66 60 24 +36 WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Elche (14-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)LReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)
3 Atletico Madrid 28 57 47 25 +22 WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe (14-03-2026)WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)
4 Villarreal 28 55 51 33 +18 DAlaves 1 - 1 Villarreal (13-03-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)LBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)
5 Real Betis 28 44 43 35 +8 DReal Betis 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (15-03-2026)LGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 28 41 38 31 +7 DReal Betis 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (15-03-2026)LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)WGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)
7 Real Sociedad 28 38 43 42 +1 WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Osasuna (15-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)
8 Espanyol 28 37 35 42 -7 LMallorca 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-03-2026)DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)
9 Getafe 28 35 23 30 -7 LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe (14-03-2026)WGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)WReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)WGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)
10 Athletic Club 28 35 30 40 -10 LGirona 3 - 0 Athletic Club (14-03-2026)LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)
11 Osasuna 28 34 33 35 -2 LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Osasuna (15-03-2026)DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)
12 Girona 28 34 31 43 -12 WGirona 3 - 0 Athletic Club (14-03-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)LGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)WGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)
13 Rayo Vallecano 28 32 28 34 -6 DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Levante (16-03-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)
14 Valencia 28 32 30 42 -12 LOviedo 1 - 0 Valencia (14-03-2026)WValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)WValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)
15 Sevilla 28 31 37 47 -10 LBarcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla (15-03-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)
16 Mallorca 28 28 33 45 -12 WMallorca 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-03-2026)DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)LMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)
17 Alaves 28 28 26 38 -12 DAlaves 1 - 1 Villarreal (13-03-2026)LValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)LLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)
18 Elche 28 26 36 45 -9 LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Elche (14-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)
19 Levante 28 23 30 46 -16 DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Levante (16-03-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)
20 Oviedo 28 21 18 44 -26 WOviedo 1 - 0 Valencia (14-03-2026)DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)