Messi slips a precise pass to Andrés Iniesta outside the box, setting up a left‑footed shot that just sails over the bar.

Released by an Andrés Iniesta through ball, Messi drives into the center of the box and fires left‑footed, narrowly missing to the right.

Messi attempts a through ball towards David Villa after a probing move, but Villa is flagged offside.

Messi cuts in on the left side of the box and curls a left‑footed effort toward the top left corner, but the goalkeeper saves it.

Found by Cesc Fàbregas, Messi shoots left‑footed from the right side of the box, but his low effort toward the bottom left corner is saved.

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

From the resulting direct free kick, Messi’s left‑footed shot from outside the box goes just over the bar.

Messi threads a through ball toward Andrés Iniesta after carrying the ball forward, but Iniesta is caught offside.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box after a pass from Xavi, but the effort is blocked before it can test the keeper.

Driving at the Celta defense, Messi is brought down in the attacking half and again earns a free kick in a promising position.

Late in the match Messi goes down injured, briefly halting play as he receives treatment before continuing.