Messi threads a through ball looking to release David Villa, but the move is halted as Villa is flagged offside.

From a corner routine, Messi swings in a precise cross that finds Sergio Busquets, whose header from the center of the box goes just wide of the left post.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box, but his effort is blocked after a build‑up involving Dani Alves.

Cutting in from the left side of the box, Messi fires with his left foot, but the shot flies high and wide after being set up by Andrés Iniesta.

From distance, Messi tries another left‑footed effort from outside the area, but his shot sails high and wide to the left.

Messi arrives in the six‑yard box and finishes with a clinical right‑footed shot from the right side, sending the ball into the top‑right corner to make it 2–1 after a low cross from Dani Alves.

Drifting into the left side of the box, Messi hits a left‑footed shot that is headed for the bottom‑right corner, but Gorka Iraizoz saves well after a pass from David Villa.

On the left wing, Messi drives forward and wins a free kick after being fouled, showcasing his close control under pressure.

Messi tries a left‑footed strike from outside the box, but his effort is blocked again following a combination with Dani Alves.

Driving down the left wing in stoppage time, Messi draws a foul and earns another free kick as he looks to run down the clock and threaten again.

From a very tight angle on the left, Messi’s left‑footed shot is heading for the bottom‑left corner but is saved by the goalkeeper after a clever pass from Xavi.