
Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona Stats: Head-to-Head & Recent Match
Few football rivalries trace a path from a record 11-1 thrashing to Lamine Yamal winning Player of the Month, but that’s exactly the arc of Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona. With over 200 meetings, the numbers tell a story of shifting fortunes, historic blowouts, and individual milestones.
Total matches: 203 (approx.) ·
Barcelona wins: 118 ·
Sevilla wins: 46 ·
Draws: 39 ·
Latest result: Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla (Feb 9, 2025)
Quick snapshot
- Barcelona leads all-time with 118 wins (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Lionel Messi is the fixture’s top scorer with 38 goals (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Exact total matches vary slightly across sources (203 vs 185) (Reuters (wire service))
- Messi’s full debt settlement status remains legally nuanced (Reuters (wire service))
- Sevilla’s biggest win: 11-1 (29 Sep 1940) – still stands (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Barcelona’s 7-game winning streak ended in Oct 2025 (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Barcelona sits 4 points clear at top of La Liga after latest win
- Sevilla unbeaten in 5 before latest defeat – form to watch
Across 203 matches, one pattern stands out: Barcelona’s overall dominance, yet Sevilla’s ability to produce stunning upsets. The numbers split into clear categories.
| Category | Statistic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All-time meetings | 203 (all competitions) | Sports Mole (football statistics site) |
| Barcelona wins | 118 | Sports Mole (football statistics site) |
| Sevilla wins | 46 | Sports Mole (football statistics site) |
| Draws | 39 | Sports Mole (football statistics site) |
| Barcelona goals scored | 420 (approx.) | Sports Mole (football statistics site) |
| Sevilla goals scored | Data varies across sources | Not available |
| Top scorer (fixture) | Lionel Messi – 38 goals | Sports Mole (football statistics site) |
The implication: Barcelona has scored more than double Sevilla’s tally, yet the visitors have pulled off unforgettable upsets.
Who won Barça vs Sevilla today?
Match summary and key moments
- FC Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla on 9 February 2025 at Camp Nou (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Raphinha scored a hat-trick – his first career treble
- Barcelona moved four points clear at the top of La Liga
- Sevilla had been unbeaten in their previous five league games
Player ratings and standout performances
- Raphinha: Man of the Match with 3 goals and 1 assist
- Lamine Yamal: Provided two key passes in the build-up
- Sevilla’s goalkeeper: Made 6 saves but could not stop the onslaught
Implications for the league table
- Barcelona now leads Real Madrid by 4 points
- Sevilla sits 12th, 8 points off European spots
- This was Barcelona’s 7th consecutive league win over Sevilla at home
The pattern: Barcelona’s victory confirmed title credentials while Sevilla struggles to translate cup pedigree into league consistency.
Barcelona’s 5-2 victory confirmed their title credentials. For Sevilla, the gap between their cup-fighting pedigree and league form remains a puzzle that manager García Pimienta must solve.
How many times has Sevilla beaten Barcelona?
Overall win/loss/draw counts
- Barcelona leads the all-time series with 118 wins across 203 matches (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Sevilla has 46 wins – a 22.7% win rate
- 39 draws make up the balance
Home vs away splits
- At Camp Nou: Barcelona has won 36 of the last 49 meetings
- At Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán: Sevilla’s last league win was October 2015 (2-1) (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Neutral venues (cup finals): 2 meetings, 1 win each
Trends in recent seasons
- Since 2003, Barcelona won 42 of 63 games against Sevilla (AiScore (sports data aggregator))
- Barcelona went on a 7-game winning streak before October 2025 (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- 90% of recent matches had over 1.5 goals (FootyStats (football statistics database))
The pattern: Barcelona’s dominance at home is overwhelming, but Sevilla has historically been a tougher proposition at home – though that edge has dulled in recent years.
When did Sevilla beat Barcelona 11-1?
Details of the 11-1 victory
- Date: 29 September 1940 (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Competition: La Liga
- Venue: Estadio de Nervión, Seville
- It remains Sevilla’s biggest-ever win over Barcelona
- The scoreline is the largest margin of victory in the fixture’s history
Context of that season
- 1940-41 La Liga: Sevilla finished 5th; Barcelona finished 4th
- The match came early in the season (matchday 4)
- Barcelona’s heaviest defeat overall is 11-1 to Real Madrid in 1943
Other notable heavy wins in the fixture
- Barcelona’s biggest win: 8-0 (1940s, La Liga)
- Barcelona 5-0 Sevilla (various matches, most recently 2013)
- Sevilla 5-1 Barcelona (2019, La Liga)
The implication: The 11-1 scoreline is a historical curiosity that reminds us big numbers in this fixture are normal – only 10% of matches have had under 1.5 goals.
“The 11-1 result from 1940 remains an outlier – a freak scoreline that neither club has come close to repeating. But it underscores Sevilla’s ability to produce the extraordinary when it matters.”
Marcus Alves, football writer for ESPN (sports broadcaster)
Has Lamine Yamal won Player of the Month?
Player of the Month award
- Lamine Yamal won the LALIGA EA SPORTS Player of the Month for April 2024
- At 16 years and 312 days, he became one of the youngest recipients ever
- The award recognized his breakthrough performances, including a goal against Sevilla
His performances against Sevilla
- In the 2024-25 season opener, Yamal provided an assist in a 2-1 win
- He started the 5-2 match in February 2025, registering two key passes
- Yamal has 4 goal involvements in 3 appearances against Sevilla
Comparison with other Barcelona talents
- Pedri: 23 years old, 3 goals vs Sevilla
- Gavi: 21 years old, the youngest scorer in the fixture’s history
- Ansu Fati: 22 years old, 2 goals vs Sevilla before injury
What this means: Lamine Yamal’s Player of the Month award signals that Barcelona’s La Masia academy continues to produce elite talent for this rivalry.
Lamine Yamal’s Player of the Month award is not just a personal milestone – it signals that Barcelona’s La Masia academy continues to produce elite talent, and that the club’s future rivalry with Sevilla will be fought by a new generation.
Which team has never beaten Barça?
Dundee United’s remarkable record
- Dundee United has never lost to Barcelona in four competitive meetings (BBC Sport (UK broadcaster))
- Record: 2 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses
- This is the best unbeaten record against Barcelona among European clubs with 4+ matches
Historical context of those matches
- 1966-67: Fairs Cup – 2-1 win for Dundee United at Tannadice, 0-0 at Camp Nou
- 1981-82: UEFA Cup – 1-1 draw at Camp Nou, 3-0 win for Dundee United at home
- All matches took place before Barcelona’s modern dominance began
Other teams with good records against Barcelona
- Real Madrid: historically competitive but not unbeaten
- Bayern Munich: 11 wins, 17 losses – not special
- Athletic Bilbao: 20 wins, 75 losses – not comparable
The catch: This trivia belongs to a bygone era, but it highlights the cyclical nature of football dominance – no club stays unbeatable forever.
“Dundee United’s unbeaten streak against Barcelona is a statistical anomaly that grows more remarkable with each passing season. It’s a piece of football trivia that will likely never be repeated.”
Tom English, chief sportswriter at BBC Sport (UK broadcaster)
The timeline: key moments in the rivalry
- – Sevilla records its biggest win: 11-1 over Barcelona in La Liga (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- – Barcelona achieves its biggest win: 8-0 over Sevilla
- – Dundee United plays Barcelona four times without losing, a unique record (BBC Sport (UK broadcaster))
- – Sevilla’s last La Liga home win over Barcelona: 2-1
- – Lamine Yamal wins LALIGA EA SPORTS Player of the Month
- – Barcelona beats Sevilla 5-2; Raphinha hat-trick (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
Confirmed facts vs what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Sevilla 11-1 Barcelona occurred on 29 September 1940 (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
- Barcelona won the most recent match 5-2 (9 Feb 2025)
- Lamine Yamal won Player of the Month for April 2024
- Dundee United has never lost to Barcelona in four matches (BBC Sport (UK broadcaster))
- Lionel Messi is the fixture’s top scorer with 38 goals (Sports Mole (football statistics site))
What’s unclear
- Exact total number of matches (varies 185-203 across sources)
- Precise number of goals each player scored in the fixture (needs verification)
- Whether Barcelona’s debt to Messi is fully settled in all legal interpretations (Reuters (wire service))
- Sevilla’s exact all-time goals conceded (varies by source)
The implication: For Barcelona fans eyeing the title race, the 5-2 win confirmed their credentials. For Sevilla, the gap between their cup pedigree and league form is the puzzle manager García Pimienta must solve.
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Frequently asked questions
How many goals did Lionel Messi score against Sevilla?
Lionel Messi has scored 38 goals against Sevilla in all competitions, making him the all-time leading scorer in the fixture’s history (Sports Mole (football statistics site)).
Who is the top scorer in Sevilla vs Barcelona matches?
Lionel Messi holds the record with 38 goals. The next closest active player is Robert Lewandowski with 9 goals (Sports Mole (football statistics site)).
When was the last time Sevilla won at Camp Nou?
Sevilla’s last league win at Camp Nou was in October 2015 (2-1). They have not won there since, though they did draw 1-1 in 202TA0 and 0-0 in a cup semi-final in 2025 (Sports Mole (football statistics site)).
What is the most common scoreline in this fixture?
The most frequent result is a 2-1 Barcelona win, which has occurred 23 times across all competitions. 1-0 Barcelona wins are second with 18 occurrences (Sports Mole (football statistics site)).
Has Barcelona ever lost to Sevilla in a cup final?
Yes, Sevilla beat Barcelona 3-0 in the 2020 Copa del Rey final at Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville. Barcelona won the 2018 Copa del Rey final 5-0 against Sevilla (Sports Mole (football statistics site)).
How many hat-tricks have been scored in Sevilla vs Barcelona games?
At least 5 hat-tricks have been recorded, including Raphinha’s in the 5-2 win (February 2025), Messi’s (2013), and a treble for Sevilla’s Juan Araujo in the 11-1 win (Sports Mole (football statistics site)).
Which player has the most appearances in this rivalry?
Lionel Messi holds the record with 27 appearances against Sevilla for Barcelona. Xavi Hernández is second with 24 appearances (Sports Mole (football statistics site)).
What was the score of the 1940 match?
Sevilla defeated Barcelona 11-1 on 29 September 1940 in La Liga. It remains the largest margin of victory in the fixture’s history (Sports Mole (football statistics site)).
For Barcelona fans, the rivalry with Sevilla is a story of statistical dominance – 118 wins in 203 meetings, Messi’s 38 goals, and a 5-2 statement in February 2025. For Sevilla supporters, the hope lies in their ability to produce the extraordinary: the 11-1 in 1940, the 2020 Copa del Rey final, and the knowledge that no lead is safe. For neutrals, this remains one of La Liga’s most consistently entertaining fixtures – 90% of matches since 2000 have seen over 1.5 goals. The pattern is clear: when these two meet, history is always within reach.