Messi opens the scoring with a composed left‑footed finish from the right side of the six‑yard box into the bottom‑right corner after running onto David Villa’s through ball. It caps a slick Barcelona move that slices through Getafe’s defense.

Messi threads a precise through ball into the right side of the box for David Villa, whose right‑footed shot is saved in the center of the goal by Codina. The move shows Messi dropping deep to create a clear chance for his strike partner.

Messi slips another incisive through ball into the heart of the box for David Villa, who finishes with a right‑footed strike into the bottom‑right corner to make it 2–0. Messi’s vision and timing unlock Getafe’s back line again.

Breaking into the right side of the box onto Xavi’s through ball, Messi lashes a left‑footed shot that whistles just wide of the left post. It’s a sharp run and strike that nearly extends Barcelona’s lead before halftime.

Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and wins a free kick after being fouled, showcasing his close control under pressure. The incident helps Barcelona maintain territorial dominance after the break.

After a corner, Puyol keeps the attack alive and finds Messi in the center of the box, where his left‑footed shot drifts just wide to the left. The chance comes from Barcelona’s sustained pressure on Getafe’s area.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed effort from outside the box toward the bottom‑right corner, forcing Codina into a save. Dani Alves had teed him up, and Messi’s strike keeps Getafe’s goalkeeper busy late in the match.