Messi opens the scoring with a precise header from the centre of the box into the top-right corner after timing his run onto Ivan Rakitic’s through ball. The finish caps a quick Barcelona move that slices through Deportivo’s defence.

Messi commits a foul in midfield, stopping Deportivo’s attempt to break forward and drawing the referee’s attention, though no booking is mentioned. The challenge briefly halts Barcelona’s rhythm as they press to extend their lead.

Messi doubles Barcelona’s lead, arriving near the goal to sweep a left‑footed shot from very close range into the bottom-left corner after a clever assist from Luis Suárez. The move showcases their growing understanding in the attacking third.

Messi goes close to adding another, cutting in on the right side of the box and curling a right‑footed effort that just misses the top-right corner after being set up by Sergio Busquets. The shot has Fabri beaten but drifts inches high.

Messi attempts a through ball that releases Luis Suárez in behind, but the move is cut short when Suárez is flagged offside. The idea illustrates Messi’s vision as he looks to turn defense-splitting passes into chances.

On the right wing, Messi drives at Deportivo’s defence and draws a foul to win a free kick, using close control to shield the ball and force the opponent into a mistimed challenge. The play keeps Barcelona camped in attacking territory.

Messi completes his hat‑trick with a composed left‑footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom-left corner, finishing off a second assist from Ivan Rakitic after a corner routine. The goal effectively kills off Deportivo’s hopes of a comeback.

Messi again draws contact in a dangerous area, winning a free kick in the attacking half as he turns away from pressure. His movement keeps Deportivo pinned back and sets up another set‑piece opportunity for Barcelona.

From the resulting direct free kick, Messi steps up and unleashes a left‑footed strike from outside the box that sails high and wide to the right. The effort doesn’t test the goalkeeper but underlines his constant threat from dead balls.

Messi finds space in the centre of the box and strikes with his left foot, but his shot is blocked by a Deportivo defender after Luis Suárez’s cross. The chance highlights Barcelona’s relentless pressure even with the game seemingly decided.

Late in the match, Messi wins another free kick on the right wing after being fouled while trying to advance. His persistent probing runs continue to draw defensive mistakes from a tiring Deportivo side.