Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box that is heading towards the top left corner, but Gorka Iraizoz makes a strong save to deny him.

Messi carries the ball in his own half and draws a foul, winning a free kick in the defensive zone to relieve pressure on Barcelona.

Messi works the ball down the right wing and is fouled, earning a free kick in an advanced wide area for Barcelona.

Deep in his own half, Messi protects the ball under pressure and draws a foul, securing a defensive free kick for Barcelona.

Messi meets a Luis Suárez pass in the centre of the box and strikes with his left foot, but his shot is saved in the middle of the goal by Iraizoz.

Adriano swings in a cross from the flank and Messi rises for a header from the centre of the box, but Iraizoz reacts to save in the top centre of the goal.

Pedro lays the ball off and Messi fires a left‑footed effort from outside the box, but his shot sails over the bar.

Sandro Ramírez combines with Messi on the left side of the box, where Messi’s left‑footed shot is blocked by the defence before it can test the keeper.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi is brought down and wins a free kick in a dangerous position for Barcelona.

Messi threads a through ball behind the defence for Luis Suárez, but the move is halted as Suárez is flagged offside.