Messi wins a free kick in the attacking half after being fouled, creating a promising dead-ball opportunity for Barcelona in Sevilla’s territory. His movement draws defenders out and forces the infringement.

Messi delivers a precise cross from a set-piece situation, allowing Alexis Sánchez to nod in a close-range header to the bottom left corner for Barcelona’s equaliser. The delivery bends perfectly into the danger area, taking Sevilla’s defence out of the play.

Messi is whistled for handball after trying to control the ball under pressure, a moment that comes as he attempts to keep possession high up the pitch. The infringement briefly halts Barcelona’s attacking momentum.

Messi attempts a through ball toward Andrés Iniesta, but the move is cut short as Iniesta is flagged offside. The idea is sharp, with Messi looking to pierce Sevilla’s defensive line with a precise pass.

On a rapid counterattack, Messi cuts in and lashes a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner to put Barcelona ahead 2–1. He times his run perfectly and strikes with power and precision at the edge of the area.

Messi scores again with a left-footed drive from outside the box, this time finding the bottom left corner to make it 3–1 for Barcelona. Andrés Iniesta sets him up, and Messi punishes Sevilla with another clinical long-range finish.

Messi leads a fast break and releases Alexis Sánchez on the right, creating a clear chance that ends with Alexis’s shot from the right side of the box just missing to the left. Messi’s pass splits Sevilla’s defence and sparks the dangerous move.

During a fast break, Messi drives forward and initiates the attack that ends with Alexis Sánchez’s shot, highlighting his direct running and aggressive intent in transition. Even though he doesn’t shoot himself, Messi’s forward surge shapes the chance.

Messi commits a foul midway through the second half, stopping Sevilla’s progress and conceding a free kick in midfield. His challenge shows his willingness to track back and engage defensively, even at the cost of a whistle.

Messi picks out Adriano with a well-weighted pass, setting him up on the left side of the box for a shot that goes just wide to the right. The move showcases Messi’s vision in creating a near-goal chance from nothing.

By threading a pass to Adriano in the box, Messi helps create a near-miss as Adriano’s left-footed effort from the left side of the area rolls just wide. The sequence underlines Messi’s role in manufacturing late scoring chances.