Messi threads a through ball looking for Jordi Alba, but Alba strays offside and the move is halted before a chance can develop.

Messi attempts another incisive through pass towards Luis Suárez, yet Suárez is caught offside and the attack is stopped.

Messi drives down the right wing and draws a foul, earning a free kick in a promising wide position.

Messi’s close control in the attacking half forces another foul, winning a free kick and keeping Barcelona on the front foot.

Messi doubles Barcelona’s lead with a composed left-footed finish from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, after being set up by Munir.

Messi tries yet another through ball to release Luis Suárez, but Suárez is flagged offside and the potential break is cut short.

Deep in his own half, Messi shields the ball and draws a foul, earning a free kick that helps Barcelona relieve pressure.

Messi cuts in from the left side of the box and hits a left-footed effort, but his shot is blocked by the defense.

Messi’s quick footwork in the attacking half draws another foul, earning Barcelona a free kick in a dangerous area.

From outside the box, Messi unleashes a left-footed shot toward the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper saves to deny him.

Messi coolly converts a penalty with a left-footed strike down the middle, extending Barcelona’s advantage to 3–0.

Messi once again draws a foul in the attacking half, winning a free kick and maintaining Barcelona’s territorial dominance.

Messi delivers a precise cross into the box that finds Luis Suárez, whose header from the centre of the area is saved by the goalkeeper.