Messi threads a precise through ball into the box for Andrés Iniesta, whose right-footed shot from the left side is saved low in the corner.

Messi cuts in on his left from the left side of the box and unleashes a shot that is blocked by the defense after combining with Andrés Iniesta.

Messi carries the ball out from deep in his own half and is fouled, earning Barcelona a free kick in a defensive area.

Messi tries to slip a through ball in behind for David Villa, but the move is cut short as Villa is flagged offside.

Receiving a pass from Xavi, Messi shoots left-footed from the center of the box but sends the effort just wide to the left.

Messi breaks into the left side of the box and fires a left-footed shot that is saved low in the bottom left corner after a pass from Dani Alves.

Messi drives at the Sporting defense in the attacking half and is brought down, winning a free kick in a dangerous area for Barcelona.

From outside the box, Messi unloads a left-footed shot after an Iniesta pass, but his attempt curls wide to the left.

Messi slips a perfectly weighted through ball from deep to David Villa, who strikes from outside the box to level the score for Barcelona.

Messi lays the ball off for Xavi outside the box, whose right-footed shot is blocked by the Sporting defense in the closing minutes.