Early on, Messi is highlighted as Lahm’s direct opponent on Bayern’s right flank, setting the tone for their duel throughout the match.

Messi combines neatly with Eto’o in attack, but Lucio steps in to hoof clear before Barcelona can profit.

After Iniesta and Abidal work the ball out, Messi helps construct the move before Alves’s shot is charged down by Bayern.

Messi attempts one of his trademark one‑two combinations on the edge of the box, but Lahm reads it and clears the danger.

Messi drives around the outside of the defence and wins a free‑kick in a dangerous area, though the foul looks soft.

Keita releases Messi on the left, and Messi threads a pass toward Eto’o, but Lucio’s last‑ditch sliding challenge prevents a clear chance.

Messi bewitches Ottl with close control before Demichelis steps in to stop him and concede a corner for Barcelona.

Messi is fouled by compatriot Demichelis, who then catches him again without playing the ball, underlining Bayern’s physical approach.

Messi slaloms through midfield before Van Bommel brings him down, causing a clash of heads that leaves Messi briefly on the turf amid loud boos.

With Barcelona trying to slow the game, Messi remains central, attempting a probing through ball to unlock Bayern’s defence.

Messi appears poised to score but slices his shot, which deflects off Lucio’s face and goes behind, prompting Barcelona appeals for handball that are waved away.

Under Bayern pressure, Messi uses his close control to buy time and allow Barcelona to circulate possession calmly.

Iniesta slides a precise pass through, but Messi is flagged offside in a marginal call that halts a promising attack.

Messi loses control of the ball and immediately appeals for a foul, a rare miscontrol that frustrates him.

Messi bursts away from the Bayern defence and looks set to feed Eto’o for a killer finish, but Lucio intervenes at the last moment to break up the move.

From a free‑kick routine played short by Iniesta on the edge of the box, Messi steps up and lashes his effort over the bar.