Messi drifts to the right and whips in a precise cross that Alexis Sánchez volleys in from a tight angle to put Barcelona 1–0 up.

Messi combines with Pedro, setting him up for a right‑footed drive from outside the box that is blocked by the Valencia defense.

Messi slides a pass to Pedro, whose powerful right‑footed effort from distance is blocked by a defender.

From a corner routine, Messi picks out Sergio Busquets on the edge of the area, but Busquets’ rising shot flies just over the bar.

Messi cuts inside and unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked before it can test Diego Alves.

Receiving a pass from Pedro, Messi fires a left‑footed effort from the center of the box that is blocked by a crowded Valencia back line.

Messi drives into the box from the left and shoots with his left foot, but Diego Alves gets down to save in the bottom left corner.

Released by Pedro’s through ball, Messi breaks into the left side of the area and shoots left‑footed, but his effort is blocked by a defender.

After a corner, Messi swings in a cross that finds Gerard Piqué, whose header from the center of the box sails just over the bar.

Messi lays the ball off to Cesc Fàbregas outside the box, but Fàbregas’ right‑footed shot is blocked by the Valencia defense.

Messi meets Xavi’s pass in the middle of the box and shoots right‑footed, but Diego Alves reacts well to tip the ball over in the top center of the goal.

After Ricardo Costa is penalized for handball, Messi steps up and calmly lashes the penalty into the top right corner to bring Barcelona level at 2–2.

Messi drives forward in the attacking half, weaving past challenges until he is fouled, winning a dangerous free kick for Barcelona.

Messi tees up Dani Alves outside the box, but Alves’ right‑footed strike whistles just wide of the left post.