Messi opens the scoring with a curling left‑footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, giving Barcelona a 1–0 lead.

Messi doubles Barcelona’s advantage, striking a right‑footed shot from outside the area into the bottom right corner for 2–0.

Messi races into the box on the left and lashes a left‑footed shot that flies too high, after a sharp pass from Jordi Alba.

Messi wins a free kick in the attacking half after carrying the ball forward and drawing a foul from United’s defense.

From a direct free kick outside the box, Messi’s left‑footed effort sails high and wide to the right, missing the target.

Messi swings in a precise cross that finds Ivan Rakitic in the center of the box, but his header is saved by the keeper.

Messi wins a free kick on the left wing after being fouled while advancing down the flank, keeping the pressure on United.

Messi finds space in the center of the box for a left‑footed shot, but his effort is blocked by the crowded United defense after a layoff from Luis Suárez.

Messi wins a free kick on the right wing, drawing a foul as he drives forward and forces United to concede another dangerous set piece.

Messi creates a shooting chance in the center of the box and fires a left‑footed effort that goes narrowly wide of the left post.

Messi wins another free kick in the attacking half, drawing a foul as he shields the ball and keeps Barcelona camped in United’s territory.

Messi commits a foul late in the match, halting United’s move and drawing the referee’s whistle.