Messi opens the scoring with a left‑footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, finishing clinically after a clever pass from Andrés Iniesta.

Messi doubles Barcelona’s lead, cutting in from the left side of the box and driving a left‑footed shot into the bottom right corner after another precise assist from Andrés Iniesta.

Messi tries a left‑footed drive from outside the box after a headed layoff by Sergio Busquets, but his shot is blocked before it can test the goalkeeper.

Messi finds space in the centre of the box and fires a left‑footed shot on goal, but Betis keeper Adrián gets down to his left to make the save after a neat pass from Thiago Alcântara.

Messi wins a free kick in the attacking half after drawing a foul, giving Barcelona a dangerous set‑piece opportunity late in the match.

Messi is penalized for handball late in the game as he attempts to control the ball, briefly halting Barcelona’s attacking momentum.