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

Messi commits a foul in midfield as he battles for possession, stopping Málaga from breaking forward.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi is fouled and wins a free kick in a dangerous central area.

From the resulting direct free kick, Messi’s left‑footed effort from outside the box just clears the crossbar.

Right before halftime, Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and is brought down, earning another free kick.

Messi takes a direct free kick with his left foot from outside the area, the shot curling just wide of the right post.

Early in the second half, Messi drives at Málaga’s defense and is fouled, again winning a free kick in the attacking half.

Messi’s left‑footed strike from the ensuing direct free kick sails just over the bar from outside the box.

Messi is again fouled while attacking, securing yet another free kick in Málaga’s half.

Messi latches onto a pass from Sergi Roberto and unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box that drifts wide to the right.

Messi attempts another incisive through ball for Luis Suárez, but once more Suárez is ruled offside and the attack is stopped.

From outside the penalty area, Messi lets fly with his left foot, but his shot is blocked by a Málaga defender.

Working down the right wing, Messi is fouled as he looks to cut inside, earning a free kick near the touchline.

Messi strikes another left‑footed effort from outside the box, but once again a Málaga defender gets in the way and blocks the shot.

Late in the match, Messi drives forward and is brought down, winning yet another free kick in a promising attacking position.