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Powered by NeoCortex · NeoAxonMessi carries the ball out from the back and is fouled in Barcelona's defensive half, earning a free kick and relieving pressure on his team.
Messi threads a pass to Ivan Rakitic outside the box, setting up a right‑footed shot that is blocked by the Real Madrid defense.
Messi drives forward in the attacking half and is brought down, winning a dangerous free kick for Barcelona near Real Madrid's area.
From the ensuing set piece, Messi delivers a lofted ball into the box that finds Gerard Piqué, whose header from the center of the area flies just over the bar.