Messi’s corner is met by Gerard Piqué, whose powerful header crashes against the bar, inches away from giving Barça an early lead.

Messi unleashes a left-footed strike from outside the box after combining with Ivan Rakitić, but the effort is blocked by the defense.

Receiving the ball from Gerard Piqué, Messi tries another left-footed shot from distance, only to see it blocked before it can test the keeper.

From a rehearsed set-piece, Messi delivers a precise ball into the area that Luis Suárez nods in from close range to open the scoring for Barcelona.

After a layoff from Ivan Rakitić, Messi curls a left-footed effort from outside the box that flies just over the top left corner.

Arturo Vidal picks out Messi near the six-yard box, but Messi’s left-footed attempt from a tight angle sails over the bar.

Messi takes on a shot from outside the area after a pass from Luis Suárez, sending his left-footed attempt wide of the left post.

Jordi Alba finds Messi in the box, but his left-footed shot from the left side is blocked by a Celta defender.

Messi links with Luis Suárez in the area, supplying the pass that allows Suárez to turn and finish clinically with his left foot to restore Barça’s lead.

Messi carries the ball out of pressure in his own half, drawing a foul and winning a free kick to relieve defensive tension.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi is fouled while trying to progress the play, earning a dangerous free kick for Barcelona.

From outside the box, Messi lets fly with another left-footed effort, but his shot is again blocked by Celta’s back line.