Messi threads a through ball looking to release Pedro, but the move is stopped for offside against the winger.

Messi carries the ball forward in the attacking half and wins a free kick after being fouled, keeping Barcelona on the front foot.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box, but a defender blocks the effort before it can test the goalkeeper.

Messi looks to run in behind onto Dani Alves’ through ball, but the attack is halted as he is flagged offside.

Messi sets up Xavi on the edge of the area, but Xavi’s right‑footed drive from distance is blocked by the defense.

Messi feeds Pedro, whose left‑footed shot from outside the box flies just over the crossbar in a near miss.

Messi doubles Barcelona’s lead, calmly steering a left‑footed shot from the center of the box into the middle of the net after a pass from Adriano.

Messi strikes another left‑footed effort from outside the box after a layoff from David Villa, but his shot is blocked by the defense.

Deep in stoppage time, Messi drives down the right wing and draws a foul, earning a late free kick for Barcelona.