Messi darts into the box and fires a left‑footed shot from the centre, but his effort is blocked after being teed up by Dani Alves.

Messi tries to slip a through ball in behind for David Villa, but the move is halted as Villa is flagged offside.

From the centre of the area Messi unleashes another left‑footed attempt, again blocked after good buildup with Sergio Busquets.

Messi drives in from the left side of the box and shoots with his left foot, but the shot is blocked following a pass from Thiago Alcântara.

Messi creates a chance with a clever pass to Thiago Alcântara, whose left‑footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

From point‑blank range Messi tries to turn in Adriano’s cross with his right foot, but the effort is blocked on the line.

Messi is played through by Dani Alves and shoots left‑footed from the centre of the box towards the bottom left corner, only for Toño to save.

Dropping deep, Messi carries the ball in his own half and draws a foul to win a free kick, relieving pressure on Barcelona’s defense.

Messi connects with Alexis Sánchez’s pass for a left‑footed shot from the centre of the box, but his effort is saved in the middle of the goal.