Messi concedes a foul in midfield, stopping Málaga’s buildup and drawing the referee’s whistle.

Messi’s left‑footed direct free kick from outside the box flies just over the bar, narrowly missing the top corner.

Messi meets Jordi Alba’s cross in the center of the box but sends his effort just wide to the left of the post.

Messi is whistled for handball as he controls the ball, halting Barcelona’s attack.

Rakitic slips a through ball toward Messi, but the move is cut short when Messi is flagged offside as he looks to break in behind.

Messi creates an opening on the right side of the box and lays the ball off to Ivan Rakitic, whose shot is blocked by the Málaga defense.