News Summary:
- Barcelona delivered a decisive 5-2 victory over Sevilla at Camp Nou in Week 28 of La Liga.
- This triumph allowed Barcelona to further extend their lead over Real Madrid in the championship race.
- Barcelona now holds a four-point advantage at the top of the league table.
- Raphinha, who starred in the match, remarkably replicated Lionel Messi’s magical performance against Sevilla from six years ago.
Teknowarta – Barcelona firmly solidified their position at the pinnacle of the La Liga standings after securing a resounding victory over Sevilla in Week 28 on Sunday night (March 15, 2026) WIB. Playing host at Camp Nou, Barcelona showcased their dominance with a comprehensive win against Sevilla.
Raphinha emerged as the primary architect of El Barca’s triumph, courtesy of a sensational hat-trick. The talented Brazilian winger found the back of the net three times, registering goals in the 9th, 21st, and 51st minutes. Notably, two of Raphinha’s three goals against Sevilla were expertly converted from the penalty spot, highlighting his composure under pressure.
Beyond Raphinha’s individual heroics, Barcelona added two more goals through Dani Olmo (38′) and Joao Cancelo (60′) across both halves. Meanwhile, a defeated Sevilla managed to net only two consolation goals against the formidable home side, courtesy of Oso and Djibril Sow during injury time in both the first and second periods. The final whistle confirmed a commanding 5-2 victory for Barcelona over Sevilla at Camp Nou.
For Barcelona, this emphatic win against Sevilla is undeniably precious, particularly in maintaining their strong bid for the coveted La Liga title. These three crucial points against Sevilla further cement Barcelona’s position at the summit of the standings.
Amassing 70 points from 28 matches, Barcelona has once again widened the gap with their closest rival, Real Madrid, to four points, after previously holding only a slender one-point advantage. However, a four-point lead is by no means a definitive guarantee for Barcelona to secure the La Liga title this season.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid still have 10 crucial matches remaining in the current campaign, which will ultimately determine the champion. Moreover, this victory against Sevilla also provides an additional psychological boost for Barcelona as they look ahead to their next significant challenge: defeating and eliminating Newcastle United in the Champions League Round of 16 mid-week.
On another note, Raphinha, who orchestrated Barcelona’s dominant win with his hat-trick, certainly deserves a detailed review of his stellar performance. Despite two of his three goals coming from penalties, Raphinha’s overall contribution to the match and his consistent attacking threat cannot be understated.
Throughout the intense encounter with Sevilla, the former Leeds United player consistently remained at the heart of Barcelona’s attacking play. This latest hat-trick against Sevilla has allowed Raphinha to etch his name into the record books. According to Opta, this marks Raphinha’s third hat-trick while proudly wearing the Barcelona colours.
Prior to his magnificent display against Sevilla, Raphinha had achieved the same sensational feat against two different clubs. He first scored a hat-trick when Barcelona overwhelmingly defeated Real Valladolid 7-0 on August 31, 2024, in La Liga. He also delivered a phenomenal hat-trick against a formidable opponent like Bayern Munich in the Champions League, a match that concluded with a 4-1 victory for El Barca.
Perhaps the most captivating aspect of Raphinha’s three goals against Sevilla is how he echoed the legacy of Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi. Indeed, since Messi was the last Barcelona player to score a hat-trick against Sevilla in February 2019, nearly seven years had passed before another Blaugrana player managed to replicate this remarkable achievement against the Andalusian club. Raphinha’s performance on this night brought back memories of Messi’s magic against the same opponent.
After having missed several matches earlier this season due to injury, Raphinha appears to have emphatically rediscovered his best form with El Barca. The dynamic winger has now tallied an impressive 17 goals and 5 assists across 29 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions.
(Tribunnews.com/Dwi Setiawan)
| Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 27 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 72 | 26 | 46 | 67 |
| Real Madrid | 28 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 60 | 24 | 36 | 66 |
| Atlético Madrid | 28 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 47 | 25 | 22 | 57 |
| Villarreal | 28 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 55 |
| Betis | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 42 | 34 | 8 | 43 |
| Celta Vigo | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 37 | 30 | 7 | 40 |
| Espanyol | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 38 |
| Real Sociedad | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 40 | 41 | -1 | 35 |
| Getafe | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 30 | -7 | 35 |
| Athletic Club | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 30 | 40 | -10 | 35 |
| Osasuna | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 34 |
| Girona | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 34 |
| Valencia | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 30 | 42 | -12 | 32 |
| Sevilla | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 35 | 42 | -7 | 31 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 33 | -6 | 31 |
| Elche | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 36 | 45 | -9 | 26 |
| Mallorca | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 44 | -13 | 26 |
| Levante | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 45 | -16 | 22 |
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