Messi’s left‑footed shot from outside the box is blocked after being set up by Jordi Alba on the left. Napoli’s defense closes him down quickly before he can test the goalkeeper.

Messi weaves past defenders on the right side of the box and finishes with a left‑footed shot into the bottom left corner, putting Barcelona 2–0 up. It’s a trademark solo goal created and finished entirely by himself.

Messi appears to have scored again after a tidy finish, but VAR rules the goal out for handball in the build‑up, denying him a brace. The incident swings momentum slightly back toward Napoli.

In the disallowed‑goal sequence, Messi’s composed finish from close range shows his sharp positioning, but the handball offense wipes it off the scoreboard. The shot itself beats the keeper cleanly before VAR’s intervention.

Driving into the penalty area, Messi’s close control draws a foul from a Napoli defender and earns Barcelona a penalty. His quick feet and change of direction force the defender into a desperate challenge.

Deep in his own half, Messi drops back to help defensively and wins a free kick after being fouled while shielding the ball. The play relieves pressure on Barcelona’s back line.

On the left wing, Messi holds off challenges and is fouled, earning a free kick in an advanced wide area. The situation gives Barcelona a chance to threaten from a set piece.

Late in the match, Messi once again draws a foul on the left wing, securing a free kick and helping Barcelona run down the clock. His ball retention under pressure forces Napoli into another mistimed challenge.