Messi receives a pass from Pedri in the centre of the box and fires with his left foot, but his shot is blocked before it can test the keeper.

Messi swings in a precise cross from the flank that finds Ronald Araújo in the centre of the area, whose header is blocked by the defense.

From outside the box, Messi unleashes a left‑footed effort after a layoff from Antoine Griezmann, but the shot flies just too high over the bar.

Messi carries the ball out from the back, drawing a foul in the defensive half and relieving pressure on Barcelona.

Attacking down the right, Messi is fouled after taking on his marker, winning a free kick on the right wing.

Messi commits a foul on the stroke of half-time, halting a Real Sociedad move as the referee whistles for the infringement.

Messi breaks into the left side of the area and shoots left‑footed toward the bottom right corner, but his attempt is saved by goalkeeper Álex Remiro after a pass from Sergio Busquets.

Messi commits another foul early in the second half, breaking up Real Sociedad’s play in midfield as the referee stops the game.

Messi links up in the box and slips a pass to Carles Aleñà on the left side, whose left‑footed shot goes just wide of the right post.

Deep in his own half, Messi shields the ball and draws a foul, earning a defensive free kick that helps Barcelona manage the closing stages.

Play is briefly stopped as Messi goes down injured, pausing Barcelona’s attack before he is able to continue.