Messi drives forward in the attacking half and draws a foul, winning a dangerous free kick for Barcelona.

Messi slips a pass to David Villa outside the box, but Villa’s right‑footed shot curls just wide of the right post.

Messi again carries the ball through Levante’s half and is fouled, earning another attacking free kick for Barcelona.

From the resulting direct free kick, Messi’s left‑footed strike from outside the box flies just wide of the right post.

Messi darts into the center of the box and hits a left‑footed shot that is blocked after being teed up by David Villa.

Messi meets Sergio Busquets’ pass in the center of the box and fires a left‑footed effort that smashes against the left post.

Taking a direct free kick from a tight angle on the right and long range, Messi’s left‑footed attempt sails just over the bar.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box after being set up by Dani Alves, but the effort is blocked.