Messi carries the ball forward in the attacking half and is fouled as he drives at the Real Madrid defense, earning Barcelona a dangerous free kick. His quick control and change of pace draw the challenge.

Messi again draws a foul in the attacking half after dribbling at defenders, securing another advanced free kick for Barcelona. His close control makes it difficult for Real Madrid to dispossess him cleanly.

Messi pounces from close range and lashes a left‑footed shot into the high center of the net to bring Barcelona level at 1–1. The goal caps a sharp attacking move inside the Real Madrid area.

Just before halftime, Messi is brought down in the attacking half and wins a free kick for Barcelona. The foul stops a promising forward surge as he looks to create one last chance.

Messi drives forward and is fouled in the attacking half, earning the free kick that will lead to his spectacular goal a minute later. His movement between the lines forces Real Madrid into a desperate challenge.

From a direct free kick won moments earlier, Messi curls a stunning left‑footed shot into the top right corner to make it 2–1 for Barcelona. Casillas can only watch as the ball flies into the angle.

Messi cuts in from the left side of the box and fires a left‑footed effort that drifts just wide to the right, narrowly missing the target after a clever pass from Jordi Alba. The chance almost gives him a hat‑trick.

Messi is tripped in the attacking half after another incisive run, winning yet another free kick for Barcelona. His constant threat on the ball keeps Real Madrid’s defense under pressure.

Taking on the direct free kick himself, Messi strikes a left‑footed shot from outside the box that sails too high over the crossbar. The effort comes from a promising central position but lacks the necessary dip.

Deep in the closing moments, Messi is fouled in the attacking half and secures a late free kick for Barcelona. Even at the end of the match he continues to drive at defenders and force mistakes.