Messi wins a free kick in the attacking half and immediately tests Kepa with a left‑footed strike from distance that is saved in the top left corner.

From outside the box, Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot toward the bottom right corner, but Kepa saves it after a pass from Ousmane Dembélé.

Messi doubles Barcelona’s lead with a precise left‑footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner, finishing calmly after being set up by Ousmane Dembélé.

Driving forward, Messi wins another free kick in the attacking half after being fouled as he carries the ball toward Athletic’s defense.

Deep in his own half, Messi drops back to help and earns a free kick in the defensive half after being challenged while retaining possession.

Messi lets fly with a left‑footed effort from outside the box after a pass from Philippe Coutinho, but the shot is blocked by the Athletic defense.

Messi’s forward surge in the attacking half draws a foul, earning yet another dangerous free kick for Barcelona.

Messi fires a left‑footed shot from outside the box that is blocked by the Athletic defense, as Barcelona keep up the pressure.

Messi slips a clever pass to Philippe Coutinho on the left side of the box, creating a clear shooting chance that is saved by Kepa.

From outside the area, Messi drills a left‑footed shot on target that forces another save from Kepa in the center of the goal.

Messi comes close to adding a third when he meets Ivan Rakitić’s pass on the left side of the box, but his left‑footed shot flashes just wide to the right.