Messi threads an early through ball looking for Luis Suárez, but the move is cut short as Suárez is flagged offside. It shows Barcelona’s intent to exploit Eibar’s defensive line from the opening minutes.

Messi receives a pass from Sergio Busquets and fires a right‑footed shot from a tight angle on the right, forcing Yoel into a save in the centre of the goal. The effort tests Eibar’s keeper despite the difficult angle.

Neymar looks to release Messi with a through ball, but the Argentine is caught offside as he tries to break behind the defense. The move briefly unsettles Eibar’s back line before the flag goes up.

From an Andrés Iniesta set‑piece delivery, Messi meets the ball with a header from a difficult angle on the right, sending it just wide of the right post. It’s a rare aerial chance for him that almost sneaks in.

Right before halftime, Messi attempts another through ball to find Luis Suárez, but the striker is again ruled offside. Barcelona’s repeated attempts to spring Suárez behind the defense are thwarted by the high line.

Messi slides a through ball towards Luis Suárez, but the Uruguayan is flagged offside before he can latch onto it. The pattern of Messi seeking Suárez’s runs continues into the second half.

Combining with Luis Suárez, Messi unleashes a right‑footed shot from the centre of the box that whistles just past the left post. The chance underscores Barcelona’s growing pressure as they chase the game.

Messi threads a clever pass to Neymar on the left side of the box, where Neymar’s left‑footed shot cannons off the right post. The move shows their sharp combination play, only denied by the woodwork.

Neymar swings in a cross that reaches Messi outside the box, and Messi’s left‑footed effort is blocked by the defense. Eibar’s back line closes him down quickly to prevent a clear sight of goal.

Messi plays an incisive through ball into the centre of the box for Neymar, whose right‑footed shot goes just wide to the left. The duo carves open Eibar’s defense but cannot find the finish.

At 3–2, Messi steps up to the spot and calmly converts the penalty with a precise left‑footed shot to the bottom right corner, completing Barcelona’s comeback. His finish sends Yoel the wrong way and swings the momentum decisively.

Luis Suárez attempts a through ball towards Messi late in the half, but Messi is penalized for offside as he looks to break in behind. Eibar’s defensive line continues to hold firm against Barcelona’s runs.