Messi threads a pass to Neymar on the left, creating an early chance that forces a low save from the Sevilla keeper.

Messi carries the ball out from deep and draws a foul in Barcelona’s defensive half, relieving pressure on his back line.

Messi’s left‑footed direct free kick from outside the box curls just wide to the right, narrowly missing the target.

From outside the area, Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot that is blocked by the Sevilla defense after receiving the ball from Dani Alves.

Messi breaks into the right side of the box and fires a right‑footed shot from a tight angle, but the keeper saves it in the centre of the goal after a setup from Cristian Tello.

Messi latches onto a pass from Andrés Iniesta and drives a right‑footed shot from distance that flies just over the crossbar.

Messi scores for Barcelona, finishing clinically from close range to extend their lead over Sevilla.

Messi times his run into the centre of the box and lashes a left‑footed shot high into the net after a precise assist from Neymar, making it 2–0.

Messi commits a foul in midfield, halting Sevilla’s buildup and drawing the referee’s attention, though no booking is noted.

In the closing minutes, Messi finds space in the centre of the box and strikes with his left foot, but his shot is blocked after a pass from Cesc Fàbregas.