Messi slips a precise pass to Ángel Di María, whose left-footed drive from outside the box is blocked by the Bolivian defense. The move shows Messi dropping deep to create Argentina’s first real opening.

From a direct free kick, Messi curls a powerful left-footed effort from outside the box that flies just over, narrowly missing the top left corner. It’s an early reminder of his set-piece threat at altitude in La Paz.

Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and is fouled, earning Argentina a dangerous free kick. His close control draws Bolivian defenders out of shape.

Deep in his own half, Messi drops back to help and wins a free kick in the defensive third after being fouled. The play shows him contributing to Argentina’s buildup and ball retention under pressure.

Messi unleashes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but drifts just wide to the right. He finds space facing goal yet can’t quite hit the target.

From distance, Messi strikes a left-footed shot toward the top right corner, but the Bolivian goalkeeper tips it away with a good save. It’s one of Argentina’s best long-range attempts.

Messi finds space in the center of the box and hits a left-footed effort on goal, but the keeper saves it in the middle of the net. Despite the clear sight of goal, he’s denied a late winner.