Messi cuts inside and unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box, but the effort is blocked before it can test Diego López. It comes during an early spell of Barcelona pressure.

Messi latches onto a slick through ball from Andrés Iniesta on the right side of the box and fires with his left foot, sending the shot just wide to the left in a dangerous near miss. The move slices open Madrid’s defense but ends inches off target.

Messi commits a foul in midfield, halting a Real Madrid move and drawing the referee’s attention, though he avoids a booking. The infringement slightly disrupts Barcelona’s rhythm as they press for control.

Messi drives forward on the right wing, using close control to evade challenges before being brought down and winning a free kick in a wide attacking area. His surging run pushes Barcelona higher up the pitch.

From a difficult angle and long range on the right, Messi still attempts a left‑footed strike, but the shot is blocked by the packed Madrid defense. The effort underscores his willingness to shoot from improbable positions.

Adriano tries to release Messi with a through ball in behind, but Messi’s run is marginally early and he is flagged offside. The move shows Barcelona’s intent to spring him past Madrid’s back line.

Deep in his own half, Messi drops back to help defensively and wins a free kick, relieving pressure on Barcelona. His work rate off the ball helps stabilize the team as Madrid search for an equaliser.

Late in the match, Messi is whistled for a foul, halting a Real Madrid attack as tensions rise. The challenge reflects the increasingly physical nature of the closing stages, though he escapes without a booking.