Messi threads a perfect through ball into the box, releasing Neymar, who finishes with a left‑footed shot into the top right corner for Barcelona’s opening goal.

Messi slips a through ball into the six‑yard box to free Andrés Iniesta, whose close‑range right‑footed effort is blocked by the defence.

Driving down the right wing, Messi beats his marker and draws a foul, winning a free kick in an advanced wide position for Barcelona.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box after combining with Neymar, but Sergio Asenjo gets down to save it low to his left.

Messi slides a neat pass into the area for Neymar, whose left‑footed strike from the centre of the box is saved by Sergio Asenjo.

Messi commits a foul in midfield, stopping Villarreal’s progression and drawing the referee’s attention for a robust challenge.