Messi threads a through ball looking for Jordi Alba, but the left-back has gone too early and is flagged offside, halting a promising attack. The move shows Messi’s intent to exploit space behind Levante’s defense.

Operating on the right wing, Messi carries the ball and draws a foul to win a free kick, keeping Barcelona on the front foot. His close control forces Levante’s defenders into a mistimed challenge.

Messi opens the scoring with a composed left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom-right corner after meeting Jordi Alba’s headed pass. The move breaks Levante’s defense early and puts Barcelona 1–0 up.

Messi drives forward in the attacking half and is fouled, earning another free kick for Barcelona in a dangerous area. Levante struggle to contain his movement between the lines.

Once more in the attacking half, Messi’s control and change of pace draw a foul and a free kick, maintaining Barcelona’s territorial pressure. Levante’s defenders are forced to stop him illegally.

From a direct free kick outside the box, Messi whips a left-footed shot that narrowly misses the top-left corner, leaving the keeper rooted. It’s a brilliant attempt that comes inches from a spectacular goal.

Messi unleashes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but a Levante defender blocks it before it can threaten the goal. Barcelona keep Levante pinned back with his long-range efforts.

Messi spots Ivan Rakitic in space and lays the ball off for him, leading to a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes just wide. The combination shows Messi’s playmaking from deep.

Released by a through ball from Ivan Rakitic, Messi drives into the box from a tight angle on the left and fires a low left-footed shot that is saved in the bottom-left corner. It’s a dangerous chance that tests the Levante keeper.

Deep in his own half, Messi keeps close control under pressure and draws a foul to win a defensive free kick, helping Barcelona relieve pressure. His composure in possession calms the build-up.

Messi attempts a through ball to release Luis Suárez, but the striker’s run is ruled offside, cutting short another incisive attacking move. The pass again shows Messi’s eye for penetration.

Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and is fouled, winning yet another free kick in a threatening position for Barcelona. His constant movement keeps Levante’s back line under strain.

Immediately after, Messi is fouled again while attacking, earning another free kick and maintaining Barcelona’s pressure high up the pitch. Levante struggle to dispossess him cleanly.

From outside the box, Messi hits a left-footed shot that is blocked by a defender before reaching goal, capping a spell of sustained attacking pressure. It’s another sign of his constant threat from range.

Messi looks to break the line with a forward run onto Ivan Rakitic’s through ball, but he is flagged offside before he can get a shot away. The move underlines his persistent search for space behind Levante.

Messi caps his performance by sliding a pass into the box for Paulinho, who finishes from the center of goal to make it 3–0 for Barcelona. Messi’s vision and timing create the clear chance for the Brazilian.