Messi slips a clever pass to the right for Julian Gressel, whose right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. It’s an early incisive involvement from Messi in the attacking third.

After winning a free kick in the attacking half, Messi’s left-footed direct free kick from outside the box flies just too high over the bar. The effort had the goalkeeper beaten but lacked the necessary dip.

Messi makes a run into the six-yard box and connects with a right-footed shot from the right side, but Jonathan Sirois reacts quickly to save low in the bottom right corner. It’s a clear scoring chance denied by the Montréal goalkeeper.

Late in the match, Messi steps up for another direct free kick from outside the box and sends a left-footed strike over the crossbar. It’s a dangerous situation that ultimately doesn’t trouble the Montréal keeper.