Messi makes it 1–1 with a precise left‑footed finish from the center of the box into the bottom right corner after running onto Andrés Iniesta’s pass.

Messi threads a through ball into the box to release Neymar, whose right‑footed shot from the left side of the six‑yard area flies just over the top‑left corner.

Messi lays the ball off for Andrés Iniesta outside the area, but Iniesta’s right‑footed effort sails high and wide to the right.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi beats his marker and is fouled, earning Barcelona a free kick in a dangerous position.

From the resulting direct free kick, Messi curls a left‑footed shot from outside the box that just carries over the crossbar.

Messi again drives at the PSG defense in the attacking half and is brought down, winning another free kick for Barcelona.

Messi slips a pass to Neymar on the left side of the box, but Neymar’s right‑footed shot is blocked by the PSG defense.