Messi threads a pass to Adriano outside the box, leading to a right‑footed shot that is blocked by the defense.

Messi attempts a through ball to Pedro after a probing move, but the attack is halted as Pedro is flagged offside.

From a set‑piece situation, Messi delivers a precise cross into the box, where Piqué’s header goes just wide of the left post.

Messi opens the scoring with a left‑footed shot from outside the box, drilling the ball into the bottom left corner after being set up by Pedro.

Messi finds space in the center of the box and shoots with his left foot, but his effort flies high and wide to the left.

Messi’s evening ends early due to injury as he is substituted off in the 29th minute, with Xavi coming on to replace him.