In the 58th minute Messi comes off the bench, replacing Ousmane Dembélé to try to rescue Barcelona. His introduction instantly lifts Barca’s attacking threat against Sevilla’s defence.

At 76 minutes Messi rifles a left‑footed shot from outside the box that flies just wide of the left post, after being teed up by Philippe Coutinho. It’s a dangerous effort that signals Barcelona’s growing pressure.

In the 86th minute Messi drives a left‑footed shot from a very tight angle on the left, forcing Sergio Rico into a low save at the bottom left corner after a pass from Jordi Alba. Sevilla’s keeper denies what looked a certain goal.

A minute later Messi unleashes another left‑footed effort from the centre of the box, but this time Sevilla’s defenders throw themselves in the way and block the shot. Barcelona’s late onslaught continues as Messi is repeatedly involved.

At 89 minutes Messi curls a sublime left‑footed strike from outside the area into the bottom left corner, completing Barcelona’s comeback to 2–2. Philippe Coutinho lays the ball off and Messi punishes Sevilla with a trademark finish.