Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box that is blocked by the Juventus defence, hinting at his growing threat. The effort comes after he drifts inside to find space and tests the back line.

Messi drops deep into the defensive half, carries the ball under pressure and wins a foul, relieving pressure on Barcelona. His close control draws a Juventus player into a mistimed challenge.

On the right wing, Messi glides past markers and earns another free kick, keeping Barcelona on the front foot. His movement and quick feet force Juventus to stop him illegally.

Just before halftime, Messi finishes a sweeping move with a precise left‑footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner to make it 1–0. Luis Suárez links the play and provides the key assist.

Messi cuts inside from deep and fires a curling left‑footed shot from outside the box that crashes against the right post, agonizingly close to another goal. Jordi Alba had set him up with a well‑timed pass.

In his own half, Messi shields the ball and draws a foul to win a defensive‑zone free kick, slowing Juventus’ momentum. His composure under pressure helps Barcelona reset.

Moments later, Messi is shown a yellow card after protesting or a minor infringement, marking a rare booking for the forward. The caution slightly tempers his aggression but not his influence.

Messi drives a powerful left‑footed shot from outside the box that is heading for the top left corner, forcing a difficult save from the Juventus goalkeeper. The effort underlines his constant threat from distance.

Messi slaloms forward in the attacking half and wins another free kick, keeping Juventus pinned back. His quick changes of direction force defenders into a foul to stop his run.

Messi caps a fast break by arriving centrally and slotting a left‑footed shot from the middle of the box into the bottom right corner for Barcelona’s third. Andrés Iniesta leads the counter and supplies the assist.