Messi opens the scoring with a precise header from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner after meeting Rafinha’s cross. Fabri is beaten as Barcelona take an early 1–0 lead over Deportivo.

Messi rises to meet a cross and directs a header from the centre of the box toward the bottom right corner, but Fabri gets down to make the save. Barcelona are denied a quick second goal.

Following a corner, Messi takes on a left‑footed shot from outside the box that flies just wide to the left. The effort has Fabri beaten but drifts past the post.

Moments later, Messi unleashes another left‑footed shot from outside the box, this time on target toward the bottom left corner, but Fabri reacts well to push it away. Neymar had laid the ball off to create the chance.

Messi threads a clever pass to the left side of the box, releasing Neymar for a left‑footed shot that Fabri saves low to his right. The move showcases Messi’s vision in the final third.

Messi doubles Barcelona’s lead, finishing coolly with a right‑footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner after a neat assist from Neymar. The clinical strike makes it 2–0.