Messi threads a pass to Andrés Iniesta, whose right‑footed shot from outside the box crashes against the left post, coming close to an early opener for Barcelona.

Messi drives forward in the attacking half and draws a foul, winning a dangerous free kick for Barcelona.

After a pass from Thierry Henry, Messi shoots left‑footed from a tight angle on the left, but his effort is saved in the centre of the goal.

Messi latches onto a through ball from Ronaldinho on the right side of the box and fires a left‑footed shot toward the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper turns it away.

Messi commits a bad foul in midfield and is shown a yellow card, briefly halting Barcelona’s momentum.

Messi attacks down the right wing and is fouled, earning another free kick in a promising wide area for Barcelona.

Messi arrives in the centre of the box to meet Thierry Henry’s cross and finishes with a precise right‑footed shot into the bottom left corner, making it 2–0 to Barcelona.

Messi takes a left‑footed shot from the centre of the box after a pass from Deco, but his attempt is blocked by the defence.

Deep in stoppage time, Messi surges down the right wing and draws another foul, securing a free kick that helps Barcelona see out the match.