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Powered by NeoCortex · NeoAxonMessi slips a pass to Thiago Motta 25 yards from goal, and Motta’s low drive is saved by Petr Cech diving to his left.
Messi lets fly from about 20 yards, but his shot lacks power and Cech gathers it comfortably.
Barcelona pin Chelsea back around the box as Ronaldinho and Messi probe for an opening, with Paulo Ferreira staying tight to Ronaldinho on the flank.
Ronaldinho produces a brilliant flick to send Messi bursting into the box, but Ricardo Carvalho races across and bravely blocks Messi’s shot.
As Messi tries to carry the ball away in his own half, William Gallas tugs him back, conceding a free-kick to Barcelona.
Messi blocks off Arjen Robben, stopping his run and helping Barcelona win another attacking free-kick about 30 yards out on the left.
After an earlier challenge, Messi appears to be in serious discomfort and signals that he cannot continue, with the injury later suggested to be to his hamstring.
Messi is forced off injured after just 24 minutes, and Henrik Larsson comes on to replace him up front for Barcelona.