Messi cuts inside and unleashes a left‑footed shot from the center of the box that beats the keeper but crashes against the right post, with Busquets providing the pass.

Messi threads a precise ball to Eto'o outside the box, and the Cameroonian striker drills a right‑footed shot into the bottom left corner to give Barcelona a 1–0 lead before halftime.

Messi attempts a through ball to release Abidal, but the move is cut short as Abidal is flagged offside, halting a promising attack.

Messi receives the ball from Dani Alves outside the box and curls a brilliant left‑footed shot into the bottom left corner, scoring the decisive goal for Barcelona at 3–2.