The Argentine blasted over the bar with his second spot-kick of the evening and his record from 12 yards remains a weakness for the four-time Ballon d'Or winner, writes Ben Hayward
It is a curious paradox. Capable of dribbling past numerous rivals, scoring sensational goals and producing fantasy football with effortless ease, Lionel Messi is the world's best player. When it comes to taking penalties, however, he is no better than average.
Messi set up Marc Bartra for Barcelona's opener against Levante on Sunday, scored from the spot to make it 3-0 later on and netted a superb strike in the final minute as he beat several defenders before slotting home with a fine finish.