Messi threads a through ball that springs Xavi, but the move is halted when Xavi is flagged offside.

From a corner, Messi delivers a cross to the center of the box where Keita’s header flies just wide of the right post.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box that Abbiati pushes away low to his right.

Messi’s direct left‑footed free kick from outside the area beats the wall but smashes against the right post and stays out.

Driving forward, Messi lets fly with a left‑footed effort from outside the box, but a Milan defender blocks his shot.

From a tight angle on the right, Messi’s right‑footed shot is turned away low to the near corner by Abbiati after being set up by Dani Alves.

Messi cuts in from the left side of the box and aims a left‑footed shot at the bottom right corner, but Abbiati again saves.

Messi dribbles into the area and squares a precise ball across goal for Pedro, who taps in from close range to equalize for Barcelona.

Messi tries another left‑footed strike from outside the box, but his shot is blocked before it can trouble the goalkeeper.

Combining with David Villa, Messi lines up a left‑footed shot from outside the box, only to see it blocked by the Milan defense.

Messi sets up Pedro on the edge of the box with a neat pass, but Pedro’s left‑footed effort is saved in the center of the goal.

From the right side of the box, Messi drives a left‑footed shot that is blocked by a defender after a layoff from Busquets.