Messi slides a pass to Zlatan Ibrahimović on the left side of the box, creating an early chance that forces a save from the goalkeeper. His vision opens up Barcelona’s first clear opportunity of the match.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box, but the effort is blocked before it can trouble the goalkeeper. It comes shortly after he had drawn a foul to win a free kick in the attacking half.

Messi threads a precise through ball into the right side of the box for Zlatan Ibrahimović, whose right‑footed effort is blocked by the defense. The pass slices open Osasuna’s back line even though the chance is ultimately denied.

Messi takes a left‑footed shot from outside the box after being set up by Sergio Busquets, but his attempt is blocked by a defender. The move shows Barcelona’s quick combination play through the middle.

Played through the center by Pedro, Messi races into the box and fires with his left foot, sending the shot just wide to the left. It is a clear chance that narrowly misses the target.

Messi meets a cross with a header from the center of the box, but his effort flies too high over the bar. Despite finding space, he can’t keep the attempt down.

Receiving a pass from Andrés Iniesta, Messi drives into the center of the box and shoots with his left foot, only to see the ball crash against the left post. It is one of his closest attempts to scoring on the night.

After committing a foul, Messi is shown a yellow card late in the second half. The booking caps a combative spell where he had just been whistled for another challenge.