Messi wins a free kick in the attacking half, signaling Barcelona’s early territorial pressure.

Messi unleashes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but the effort is blocked before it can trouble the keeper.

Messi runs onto Jordi Alba’s pass and fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Asenjo saves low to his bottom left.

Messi meets Antoine Griezmann’s layoff in the center of the box, but his right-footed shot flies high and wide of the target.

Messi drops deep and wins a free kick in the defensive half, helping Barcelona relieve Villarreal’s pressure.

Messi is fouled on the right wing and wins another free kick, offering Barcelona a set-piece platform late in the game.

Messi earns a free kick in the attacking half, maintaining Barcelona’s control and keeping Villarreal pinned back.

Messi again wins a free kick in the defensive half, slowing the game and managing Barcelona’s lead in the closing stages.