Barcelona vs. Sevilla: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
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Barcelona vs. Sevilla: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
Barcelonaâs quest to defend their La Liga crown continues on Sunday before a massive Champions League clash days later.
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By Roberto Casillas
10:00 PM EDT
Barcelona endured their first loss against Sevilla since 2021 in the reverse fixture. / Fran Santiago/Getty Images, Visionhaus
La Liga pace-setters Barcelona are back at the Camp Nou, ready to host Sevilla on Sunday afternoon, as they look to secure revenge against the side that handed them their first domestic defeat of the term.
Sevilla categorically dismantled Barcelona 4â1 in the reverse fixture at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, exposing the defensive flaws Hansi Flickâs side has failed to fully solve this season. Still, Barcelona are a different beast at home and regardless of the fatigue thatâs become apparent in recent weeks, theyâre a much stronger team than they were during that October meeting.
The Catalans battled to a 1â1 draw away against Newcastle United last time out in the Champions League. Flickâs men were second best on the night but still managed a favorable result that has them in pole position to advance to the quarterfinals.
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With the return leg against Newcastle on Wednesday looming large, Flick is expected to heavily rotate his side against Sevilla, who have just two wins in La Liga since the turn of the year.
A rotated Barça defeated Athletic Club last weekend to maintain a four-point gap over Real Madrid in the title race. The same is required a week later, as a slip-up against Sevilla could prove tremendously costly.
Barcelona vs. Sevilla Score Prediction
Rotated Barça Get Job Done at Sevillaâs House of Horrors
Raphinha (left) and Marcus Rashford could use a confidence boos against Sevilla. / Javier Borrego/Europa Press/Getty Images
With the amount of rotations expected, itâs hard to envision Barcelona being at their formidable best. Still, the gap in quality is significant, and the Catalans have been flawless since returning home to the Camp Nou back in November.
Even without some key players featuring from the start, fringe talents will be looking to impress in hopes of earning more minutes during the crucial stretch of the season. If the result is at risk at any point, Flick could turn to his benchâas he has many times this seasonâto turn around the game.
Sevilla, assuming their inferiority, will likely play for a draw. Yet, as manager MatÃas Almeyda so clearly explained, the visitorsâ main tactic might just be to "pray, pray, pray and believe.â
- Historical head-to-head record : Sevilla mightâve won the reverse fixture, but they havenât won at the Camp Nou since 2010. Furthermore, they havenât won away at Barça in La Liga since the 2002â03 season, registering two draws and 18 defeats since.
- Barcelonaâs Camp Nou form: If Sevillaâs away record against the Catalans wasnât enough, Barcelona have also won all 11-games since returning to the Camp Nou. Theyâve scored three or more goals in every home victory dating back to Dec. 13.
- Sevillaâs tough start of 2026: Sevilla have just two wins from 10 matches since the turn of the year, keeping a clean sheet just once. Barcelona havenât been shutout domestically since Dec. 2024.
Prediction: Barcelona 3â1 Sevilla
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Sevilla
Many changes are expected in Barcelonaâs XI. / FotMob
The toll of the long season is beginning to affect Flickâs squad, so Pedri, Marc Bernal, FermÃn López and Lamine Yamal, who is dealing with an illness, could all get rested for Newcastleâs upcoming visit, although Gaviâs long-awaited return comes as a welcome boost.
Dani Olmo and Marc Casadó could feature from the start in the base of midfield, with Roony Bardghji and Marcus Rashford given opportunities to impress on the wings.
This tweak could allow Raphinha, who is in dire need of a goal, to operate in the No. 10 role or as a second striker behind the equally slumping Ferran Torres.
Defensive injuries are piling up, shrinking Flickâs backline alternatives. With Eric GarcÃa nursing a muscular overload, Xavi Espart could enter the lineup to make his first professional start at right back.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs. Sevilla (4-2-3-1) : GarcÃa; Espart, CubarsÃ, MartÃn, Cancelo; Casadó, Olmo; Bardghji, Raphinha, Rashford; Torres
Sevilla Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona
Sevilla are looking to end a 23-year drought at the Camp Nou. / FotMob
Almeyda, who is suspended for the clash, received mixed news following Sevillaâs 1â1 draw against Rayo Vallecano last time out. The veteran César Azpilicueta avoided a major injury and is expected to start on Sunday, unlike Kike Salas, who suffered a calf injury and wonât make the trip to Catalonia.
Gerard Fernández and Marcão will also miss the clash through injury, while Neal Maupay faces a late fitness test to determine his availability.
With Sevilla taking a defensive approach with five defenders, the bulk of the attacking responsibilities will fall on Alexis Sánchez, whoâll hope to strike against his former team for the second time this term.
Sevilla predicted lineup vs. Barcelona (4-2-3-1) : Júnior; Mouriño, Navarro, Veiga, Cardona; Buchanan, Gueye, Comesaña, Moleiro; Pépé, Mikautadze.
What Time Does Barcelona vs. Sevilla Kick Off?
- Location : Barcelona, Spain
- Stadium : Spotify Camp Nou
- Date : Sunday, March 15
- Kick-off Time : 11:15 a.m. ET / 8:15 a.m. PT / 3:15 p.m. GMT
How to Watch Barcelona vs. Sevilla on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United States | ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, ESPN App, fuboTV |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports 2, Premier Sports Player |
| Canada | TSN2, TSN+ |
| Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+ |
- MORE: Full list of La Liga broadcasters around the world
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