Messi breaks into the right side of the six-yard box and fires with his right foot, but his close-range effort drifts just wide to the left. It’s an early big chance that narrowly misses putting Barcelona further ahead.

Messi sets up Henry with a precise ball in the area, allowing Henry to finish from very close range into the bottom left corner for Barcelona’s second goal. The move showcases Messi’s vision and timing in the box.

Messi provides another incisive pass in the box for Eto’o, who finishes from very close range into the centre of the goal to make it 4–0. Messi’s creative play again unlocks Almería’s defense.

Messi finds space in the centre of the box and hits a left-footed shot on goal, but Diego Alves saves it in the middle of his net. It’s a solid effort that is denied by the goalkeeper.

Messi drives forward down the right wing, beating his man and drawing a foul to win a free kick in a dangerous wide position. His close control and acceleration force Almería’s defense into a mistake.

Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and is fouled again, earning Barcelona another free kick in a promising central area. His persistent attacking runs continue to trouble Almería.