Messi opens the scoring with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner after being set up by Xavi. His precise finish gives Barcelona a 1-0 lead over Getafe.

Messi threads a through ball into the box for Thierry Henry, whose right-footed shot from the center of the area is saved by the goalkeeper. The pass cuts open Getafe’s defense but doesn’t result in a goal.

Messi drives into the right side of the box and unleashes a left-footed shot that is heading for the top corner, but the goalkeeper tips it over, denying him a second goal. It’s a dangerous effort from a tight angle.

Messi gets a left-footed shot off from the center of the box, but a defender blocks his attempt before it can test the goalkeeper. Barcelona’s pressure remains constant around Getafe’s area.

Messi wins a free kick in the attacking half after carrying the ball forward and drawing a foul from Getafe. His close control forces the defense into a mistimed challenge.

After winning a free kick in the attacking half moments earlier, Messi takes on the direct free kick from outside the box with his left foot, but the shot flies high and wide to the left. He can’t find the target this time.

Messi creates another opening in the center of the box and shoots with his left foot, but the effort drifts wide to the left. It’s a good chance that narrowly escapes the frame of the goal.

On the left wing, Messi earns another free kick after being fouled while driving at the defense. His aggressive dribbling keeps Getafe’s back line under constant stress.

Messi links up with Samuel Eto’o in the box, supplying a pass that sets up the Cameroonian striker for a right-footed shot from the center of the area, which goes just wide to the left. The move showcases their understanding even though it doesn’t produce a goal.

Messi slips a through ball into the box for Samuel Eto’o, who hits the left post with a right-footed shot from the center of the area. Barcelona come inches away from doubling their lead thanks to Messi’s vision.