Messi threads a through ball looking for Jordi Alba, but the move is halted when Alba is flagged offside. The idea was sharp, but the timing of the run was just late.

From a set-piece routine, Messi delivers a precise ball into the box that Lenglet heads just over the bar. The chance shows Messi’s dangerous delivery even though it doesn’t result in a goal.

Messi swings in another teasing cross that Lenglet meets with a header on target, forcing the goalkeeper into a save. The delivery again puts Leganés under real pressure.

Messi’s corner is perfectly shaped to the far side of the six-yard box, where Lenglet rises to head in low to the far corner for Barcelona’s second. The cross from Messi turns the set piece into a clinical goal.

Deep in his own half, Messi shields the ball and rides pressure until he draws a foul, winning a free kick that relieves the team defensively. His close control helps Barcelona reset.

Near the interval, Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and is fouled as he tries to advance, earning a dangerous free kick position for Barcelona. His drive draws contact from Leganés defenders.

Jordi Alba looks to release Messi with a through ball, but the move is cut short when Messi is flagged offside. The run behind the defense nearly unlocks Leganés again.

Messi finishes clinically from the center of the box with his left foot, guiding the ball into the middle of the net for Barcelona’s third. He times his run and strike perfectly to put the game further out of reach.

Messi slides a pass to Frenkie de Jong on the right side of the box, but the Dutchman’s right-footed effort drifts wide of the far post. The build-up from Messi creates another good look that goes begging.

Dropping deep again, Messi uses his footwork to retain possession and is fouled, winning a free kick in his own half. His composure on the ball keeps Barcelona in control.

Messi drives forward in the attacking half and is stopped illegally, earning another free kick in a promising area. His persistent probing keeps Leganés under constant pressure.

From the center of the box, Messi unleashes a left-footed shot that is blocked by a defender before it can test the goalkeeper. The attempt comes after another incisive attacking move.

Messi picks out Ansu Fati on the edge of the area, but the youngster’s right-footed shot flies high and wide. The pass from Messi opens space, yet the finish lacks accuracy.

Rakitic releases Messi with a sharp through ball, and Messi finishes with a powerful left-footed strike from the center of the box into the high middle of the net for Barcelona’s fifth. The combination caps a dominant performance.