
The League
3:15 p.mFebruary 28, 2026
Regular season – 26
Camp Nou
Referee: Isidre Diaz from Mera Escuders, Spain


Barcelona


Villarreal
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2.89
Expected Goals (xG)
1.29
-1.00
Prevented goals
-1.00
Passing by
711 (91%)
Accurate passes
201 (76%)
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1
G
Luiz Junior
6.3
23
d
Sergio Cardona
5.6
12
d
Renato Vega
5.7
6
d
Pau Navarro
6.5
d
Santiago Mourinho
20
m
Alberto Moleiro
6.2
14
m
Santi Comesaña (C)
6.9
19
m
Nicolas Pepe
6.9
22
F
Ayoze Perez
5.9
9
F
George Mikautadze
7.2

The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Lamine Yamal’s hat-trick propelled Barcelona to a resounding 4-1 La Liga victory over Villarreal at Camp Nou.
Barcelona cruised to a dominant 4-1 win over Villarreal at Camp Nou, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal scoring an impressive hat-trick. This magnificent performance consolidated their first position in the league standings.
The much-anticipated La Liga clash saw league leaders Barcelona (1st, 61 points) host third-placed Villarreal (48 points). Both teams were eager to pick up crucial points in their respective campaigns, setting the stage for a competitive match.
Barcelona quickly prevailed from the start, dominating possession and dictating the pace. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Lamine Yamal slotted home a clinical finish, expertly assisted by Fermin.
Yamal continued his brilliant display, quickly doubling his tally just nine minutes later. In the 37th minute, he connected with another precise pass from FermÃ, putting the home team firmly in front before the break.
With a comfortable two-goal lead, Barcelona entered the dressing room with confidence. Villarreal, however, faced a daunting task and needed an emphatic second-half response to reignite their hopes in a challenging away game.
Villarreal found an early lifeline just four minutes into the second half. In the 49th minute, Pape Gueye beat the Barcelona goalkeeper with the assistance of S. Mourinho and gave the visitors some hope.
The game then heated up, punctuated 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 quick counter strike. Lamine Yamal completed his sensational hat-trick in the 69th minute, calmly guiding a well-placed pass from substitute Pedri.
Fresh legs added to 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 before the bench, then capped the scoring. He hid a pass from Jules Kounde in the 90+1 minute, consolidating the impressive score of 4-1.
Barcelona’s dominance was clearly evident in the statistics, with 74% possession and firing a total of 19 shots to Villarreal’s only 6. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 2.89, showing their offensive threat against Villarreal’s 1.29.
This emphatic win, boosted by Yamal’s record performance, significantly strengthens Barcelona’s grip on the La Liga title race. Villarreal, on the other hand, will aim for a quick rebound in their next league outing.

