Deco threads a through ball into space, but Messi’s run is mistimed and he is flagged offside before he can latch onto it.

Messi tries a through pass to release Henry, but the French striker strays offside and the attack is halted.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi is brought down and wins a free kick in a dangerous position for Barcelona.

Messi receives a clever pass from Ronaldinho and unleashes a left‑footed shot from the centre of the box, but his effort is blocked by the defence.

Messi’s close control draws another foul in Lyon’s half, earning Barcelona a second attacking free kick.

Messi cuts in from the right side of the box and fires a left‑footed shot, but Lyon’s defence blocks his attempt.

Moments later Messi again shoots left‑footed from the right side of the box, this time sending the ball high and wide of the far post.

Messi slips a pass to Xavi outside the box, whose right‑footed drive forces a save from the keeper in the centre of goal.

Messi makes it 2–0 with a composed left‑footed finish from the centre of the box, guiding the ball into the bottom right corner after a neat assist from Iniesta.

Messi commits a foul shortly after scoring, stopping Lyon’s build‑up and conceding a free kick.

Messi leaves the pitch to an ovation on 87–88 minutes, replaced by young forward Bojan Krkic.