Messi drifts wide and delivers a precise cross into the six-yard box, where Alexis Sánchez finishes from close range to open the scoring for Barcelona.

Messi receives a pass from Alexis Sánchez, cuts into the center of the box and fires a left-footed shot that Artur Moraes saves low to his bottom right.

Messi links up in the final third and slides a well-weighted pass to Cesc Fàbregas on the left side of the box, who finishes low into the far corner for Barcelona’s second goal.

Driving forward into the attacking half, Messi is fouled after evading defenders and wins a free kick for Barcelona.

Messi finds space in the middle of the area and unleashes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but his effort is blocked by the Benfica defense.

Messi meets Jordi Alba’s cross with a header from the center of the box, directing it toward the bottom right corner, but Artur Moraes makes the save.

Messi carries the ball aggressively in the attacking half, drawing a foul from Benfica and earning another dangerous free kick.

Late in the match, Messi once again attracts defenders and is brought down in the attacking half, winning yet another free kick for Barcelona.