Messi levels the score with a precise left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner after Pedro sets him up. The finish is clinical, giving Bravo no chance and making it 2–1 to Barcelona.

Right before his second goal, Messi has a right‑footed effort from the center of the box blocked after being set up by Tello. The Real Sociedad defense closes him down just in time to stop another clear chance.

Messi strikes again, finishing with his left foot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner after a cut-back from Cristian Tello, extending Barcelona’s lead to 3–1. He reacts sharply to the loose ball and punishes Real Sociedad’s defense.

Messi nearly scores again with a header from the center of the box that sails just over the bar after a cross from Dani Alves. He finds space between defenders but can’t quite keep the attempt down.

Messi breaks into the left side of the box and unleashes a left‑footed shot that Bravo saves low to his left, after being played through by Fàbregas. It’s a dangerous move that forces the keeper into a sharp stop.

Messi cuts in from the left side of the box and sends a left‑footed shot just wide of the left post after a pass from Pedro. The effort has Bravo beaten but drifts outside the upright.

Messi turns provider, slipping a pass to Xavi, whose right‑footed shot from outside the box is saved low in the corner. The move shows Messi dropping deep to orchestrate the attack.

From outside the box, Messi tries a left‑footed strike that is blocked by the Real Sociedad defence before it can test Bravo. He looks for space but the back line steps up to smother the attempt.

Messi drives forward on the left wing, beating his marker and drawing a foul to win a free kick for Barcelona. His close control forces Real Sociedad to stop him illegally.

Combining with Jordi Alba, Messi unloads a powerful left‑footed shot from outside the box that Bravo again saves low to his left. It’s another long‑range effort that keeps the keeper busy late in the game.

Messi drives at the Real Sociedad defence in the attacking half and draws another foul, earning Barcelona a dangerous free kick. His aggressive carry forces the opponents to bring him down.