Messi finally gets his first touch of the ball deep in his own half but is quickly crowded out by Bayern’s pressing defenders.

Messi looks to slide a pass through to Sánchez, but Dante steps in with a key interception to cut out the danger.

Messi drops very deep into Barcelona’s half to receive the ball, trying to help build play from the back under Bayern’s pressure.

Pedro whips in a dangerous cross and Messi arrives at the back post ready to toe-poke home, but Dante stretches to divert the delivery away just in time.

Gomez is booked for a clumsy challenge on Messi, practically sitting on him as he tries to win the ball.

Messi again comes very deep to collect the ball but is fouled before he can get into his stride, as Bayern slow Barcelona’s tempo.

Ribéry anticipates and intercepts a Messi pass, stopping a potential Barcelona attack before it can develop.

Early in the second half Messi appears to be holding his face, suggesting he may have taken a knock as Barcelona search for a way back into the tie.

Messi looks off the pace and lacks his usual explosive acceleration, making it easier for Bayern to close him down.

Messi loses possession yet again under Bayern’s pressure, with the German side showing no fear in stepping up on him.

Alba sends in a bobbling cross with Messi lurking nearby, but Dante reads it well and cuts it out before it can reach the Argentine.

Messi finally threatens Bayern as he twinkle-toes his way into the box, only to be dispossessed at the last moment by the defence.

Messi again drops to the centre circle to receive the ball, operating too deep for Barcelona’s liking instead of between Bayern’s lines.