Messi commits a foul in midfield, halting Athletic Club’s buildup and conceding a free kick.

Messi threads a through ball to Munir, whose left‑footed shot from the center of the box flies high and wide of the target.

Messi meets Ivan Rakitić’s cross with a header from the center of the box, but his attempt drifts just wide to the left.

Receiving a pass from Munir, Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked by the Athletic defense.

Messi swings in a dangerous cross that finds Munir at point‑blank range, but the youngster’s left‑footed effort is saved by Gorka Iraizoz.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi is fouled and earns Barcelona a promising free kick.

Messi slides a pass to Jordi Alba in the box, whose right‑footed shot from the center is denied by Iraizoz.

On a swift counterattack, Messi drives forward and feeds Neymar, who finishes with a left‑footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner for 1–0.

Messi unlocks the defense again with a precise pass to Neymar, who drills a right‑footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner to make it 2–0.

Messi sets up Martín Montoya outside the box, but the defender’s left‑footed strike towards the top center is saved by Iraizoz.