Messi threads a pass to Antoine Griezmann, whose left‑footed shot from outside the box is saved low to the keeper’s left. A sharp creative involvement that nearly produces the opener.

Messi opens the scoring with a composed left‑footed finish from the left side of the box into the bottom‑right corner after combining with Antoine Griezmann. It caps a flowing move and gives Barcelona a 1–0 lead.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box that is blocked, after being set up by Frenkie de Jong. The effort is stifled before it can trouble the keeper.

Messi again tries his luck from outside the box with his left foot, but the shot is blocked after another layoff from Frenkie de Jong. Granada’s defense closes him down quickly.

Messi drives forward in the attacking half and draws a foul, winning a free kick in a dangerous area for Barcelona. His close control forces Granada to stop him illegally.

Messi receives a clever pass from Sergio Busquets and fires a left‑footed shot from the center of the box, but the keeper saves low to his left. It’s one of Barcelona’s clearest chances of the half.

Messi attacks down the right and is fouled, winning a free kick on the right wing. His movement stretches Granada’s defense and earns another set‑piece opportunity.

Messi is fouled in the attacking half once more, earning yet another free kick for Barcelona. His constant probing keeps Granada under sustained pressure.

Messi takes on a left‑footed effort from outside the box after being set up by Pedri, but the shot is blocked by the defense. It reflects Barcelona’s push for an equalizer.

Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and is fouled, winning yet another free kick for Barcelona as they chase the game. His initiative keeps Granada pinned back.

Messi tries a left‑footed shot from outside the box, but his effort is blocked before reaching the goal. Granada continue to crowd him whenever he lines up to shoot.

Messi drives at the defense in the attacking half and is fouled again, securing another free kick for Barcelona late in the match. His persistence draws repeated infringements as he searches for a way back.