Messi slips a pass to Ángel Di María on the left side of the box, creating a good shooting chance that Di María sends over the bar. The move shows Messi dropping deep to link play and open space for his winger.

Messi drives forward on the right wing and is fouled, winning a free kick in a dangerous wide area for Argentina. His carry forces Chile’s defense to step in and stop him illegally.

Messi plays a secondary role in Argentina’s second goal, helping initiate the move that ends with Gabriel Mercado finishing calmly from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. His involvement in the build-up contributes to turning the score to Chile 1–2 Argentina.

Deep in his own half, Messi drops back to help in circulation, drawing a foul and earning a defensive free kick for Argentina. The play underlines his willingness to contribute to ball retention near his own box.

Messi advances in the attacking half and is brought down, securing a free kick in a promising central area. His forward surge once again puts Chile’s defense under pressure.

Messi commits a foul shortly after, halting a Chile move in midfield. The infringement shows his readiness to engage defensively, even at the cost of a whistle.

Messi threads a clever ball to Sergio Agüero on the left side of the box, setting up a clear chance that Agüero drags just wide of the right post. The pass slices open Chile’s back line but the finish is inches off target.

Messi is whistled for another foul, stopping Chile’s progression and conceding a free kick. His challenge breaks up play but also hands the hosts a set-piece opportunity.

Late in the match, Messi drops into the defensive half and is fouled while carrying the ball, gaining a free kick that helps Argentina relieve pressure. His ball control under duress allows his team to reset.