Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla: A Dominant Display at the Nou Camp Barcelona secured a commanding 5-2 victory over Sevilla at the Nou Camp on March 15, 2026, extending their lead at the top of LaLiga. The result marked their 12th consecutive win at the stadium since their return to the iconic venue in November, with the team’s goal tally in that streak now reaching 39. The win also served as sweet revenge for Barcelona, who had suffered a 4-1 defeat to Sevilla in October. Raphinha was the standout performer, netting a hat trick to cement his status as a key attacking threat. The Brazilian opened the scoring in the 9th minute after receiving a penalty following a challenge by Djibril Sow on Cancelo. He added a second penalty in the 21st minute, capitalizing on another defensive error by Sevilla. Raphinha completed his treble in the 51st minute, finishing a looping shot after a deflection off Nemanja Gudelj. Dani Olmo and João Cancelo also found the net, with Olmo scoring in the 38th minute and Cancelo netting a fine individual goal in the 60th. Sevilla managed to pull goals back in both halves, with Oso scoring in first-half stoppage time and Djibril Sow equalizing in the 90th minute. Despite the late consolation, Barcelona’s dominance was evident throughout. The hosts controlled possession and created numerous chances, with Robert Lewandowski missing two opportunities to extend the lead. Manager Hansi Flick praised his team’s performance, acknowledging the need for greater urgency in the early stages of the match. “Three points more, one game less, we scored five goals, but in the beginning we don’t play with this conviction I want to see,” Flick said. “We have many games, I know, and maybe for many players it’s a lot, but to play faster, this is what we have to do.#barcelona #raphinha #sevilla #dani_olmo #nou_camp
Newcastle United Confident Ahead of Champions League Clash with Barcelona Newcastle United are preparing for a crucial Champions League encounter against Barcelona at the Nou Camp, following a recent 1-0 victory over Chelsea. The Magpies’ squad is showing growing confidence after a strong performance in Spain, where they were just seconds away from taking a one-goal advantage into the second leg. Despite a late penalty conceded by Malick Thiaw, the team demonstrated resilience, proving they can compete with top-tier opponents. This follows a 1-0 win against Chelsea, where they secured a clean sheet and showcased a solid defensive display. Joelinton, who has made a significant impact since returning from injury, emphasized the squad’s belief in their ability to challenge Barcelona. Speaking to The Chronicle, he highlighted the team’s improved form, citing recent wins against Chelsea and Manchester United as evidence of their progress. “We have confidence and the belief to go through,” he said. “The last few games have shown we can hold our own against big teams.” Joelinton also expressed excitement about the potential support from 10,000 Newcastle fans traveling to Barcelona, calling it “very important” for the players. He hopes the fans’ presence will inspire a strong performance and deliver a positive result for the supporters. Manager Eddie Howe has more first-team players available for the match, with Anthony Gordon recovering from illness, Tino Livramento back in the squad, and Sandro Tonali expected to return to full fitness. The team’s improved performances in recent weeks have reignited hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals, though the focus remains on securing a victory against Barcelona.#barcelona #newcastle_united #joelinton #nou_camp #malick_thiaw
