Messi threads a precise through ball to Dani Alves on the right, creating a clear chance that forces a low save from the goalkeeper. His vision and timing open up Sevilla’s defense early in the match.

Messi breaks the deadlock, latching onto Maxwell’s through ball and finishing with his left foot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The strike puts Barcelona 1–0 up away to Sevilla.

On the right wing Messi draws a foul to win a free kick, using close control to tempt the defender into a late challenge. The play helps Barcelona maintain attacking pressure.

Messi attempts a through ball toward Dani Alves, but the move is halted as Alves is flagged offside after making his run behind the defense. The idea is sharp but the timing is just off.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi is fouled and wins another free kick, showcasing his ability to carry the ball through Sevilla’s lines. The challenge stops a dangerous move.

Messi meets Dani Alves’ cross in the center of the box and sends a left‑footed effort over the bar. It’s a good chance that just lacks the finishing touch.

Deep in his own half, Messi drops back to receive the ball and draws a foul, winning a defensive free kick and relieving pressure on Barcelona. His composure helps reset the play.

Messi looks to break the line onto Xavi’s through ball but is caught offside as he moves behind the Sevilla defense. The run is intelligent but slightly early.

Messi gets on the end of Maxwell’s cross and fires left‑footed from the center of the box, but his shot drifts just wide of the left post. It’s a clear sight of goal that narrowly misses.

Seconds later, Messi meets Bojan’s cross and sends another left‑footed shot from the center of the box, this time straight at the keeper who makes the save. Sevilla survive a flurry of Messi attempts.

Messi slips a through ball into the area for Bojan, whose right‑footed shot from the center of the box is saved low to the left. The pass carves open Sevilla’s back line.

From outside the box, Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot after combining with Dani Alves, but the effort is blocked before it can test the goalkeeper. Sevilla close him down quickly.

Messi links up with Bojan inside the area, feeding him for a left‑footed shot from close range that goes just wide of the left post. His pass creates another near‑goal for Barcelona.

After a corner and Xavi’s pass, Messi fires a left‑footed shot from the right side of the box that flies high and wide to the left. It’s another threatening move that doesn’t quite find the target.

Messi attempts a through ball toward Eric Abidal, but the assistant referee flags Abidal offside, stopping the attack. The move shows Messi’s intent to release his overlapping teammate.