Barca Wins 3-1, Yamal Hat-Trick Shines
Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-1 in La Liga action on February 28, powered by Lamine Yamal's hat-trick. The 17-year-old's triple helped Barca maintain their position in the title race. Other La Liga results saw competitive matches across the board as the season enters its crucial phase.
This was a record-setting performance for Lamine Yamal, who at 17 years and 230 days old, became the youngest player to score a hat-trick in La Liga in the 21st century. The three goals marked the first hat-trick of his professional career. The victory was more decisive than the initial summary indicated, with the final score being 4-1, not 3-1. Robert Lewandowski added a fourth goal for Barcelona in stoppage time, which was confirmed after a VAR review. Yamal's goals were crucial in a match that saw Villarreal create several chances. His second was a notable solo effort, where he cut inside from the right wing and curled a shot into the top corner. Pape Gueye scored Villarreal's only goal in the 49th minute to briefly make the score 2-1. The win marked a significant milestone for manager Hansi Flick, as it was his 100th game in charge of Barcelona. The victory also extended Barcelona's perfect home record in the league for the season. With this result, Barcelona moved to 64 points, temporarily extending their lead at the top of the La Liga table to four points over second-placed Real Madrid. Villarreal remained in a distant third place with 51 points. The hat-trick took Lamine Yamal's goal tally for the 2025/2026 La Liga season to 13. He has also contributed 9 assists in the campaign.
