Lionel Messi video analysis - Ways to create space

A video analysis containing examples of Lionel Messi creates time and space on the ball. The analysis was done using footage from a clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou in February 2013

Lionel Messi through movement and sometimes lack of movement has various ways he creates space on the pitch. This video takes a look at some of those ways.

Good football education for both coaches and players a like.

Music credits: Fools - "One" (Your Name) Swedish House Mafia Mix
Pharrel Williams - "Happy" (Instrumental non copyright version)
Sizzlebird - "Meditate"

[alexgorecki]

wow, this made me realize how clever Messi is. Posting this video made me appreciate Messi even more

[ptxtu]

His movement and awareness is two of the many reasons why this man is the best in the world. Top class vid analysis.

[christopherchan]

movement is a really important thing in football and could have great impact in games. as the same time, fans usually don't pay much attention to it

[MrSailorx]

What a great job thanks. I am a youth soccer coach and will definitely be making use of this video.
Recurring themes
- Clear Line of Pass
- Position yourself on Defender's blind side
Very well done thanks again!

[Keepitonthedeck]

Reminds me a bit of Brazil Ronaldo how he moves away from the ball and lets play develop in order to create space.  Similar to the intelligent movement of Iniesta and Xavi.  Brilliant football brain to match extraordinary talent.

[LetMeTellIt]

my 10 year old prodigy is getting woken up to watch this NOW! Don't worry, she's well rested. Coaching words are helpful but seeing it is unbeatable (videos)!! Thanks for the effort.

[tranvannhan]

messi walking but not walking, instead of run to escape defender he let the defender run to other position and make him have clear space genius

[manuelmatteo]

3:40 Ronaldo looks like he's going to take a free kick

[Keepitonthedeck]

More analysis videos coming soon to the this space!

[kennguyen]

This is awesome. Now i know why i rarely get the ball on the field

[Keepitonthedeck]

BRAND NEW:  How to play like Lionel Messi video currently being made, should appear on the Channel in the next few weeks at the latest.

[menschkeit]

worth noting that his first touch from the pass is generally offensive, and excellent.

[barcaewok]

This video shows how CLEVER this YouTube person is too!!! Omg.

[henrikogonsales]

Omg this video changed the way i play soccer in the right direction, thanks mate!

[firaskharchi]

I suggest adding a video on how to pass the ball like Messi

[jailanythiaw]

Loved the video. Been trying to do some of these things in my games and trainings and it's been very successful. Thanks!

[sexybeast]

More of "football fans" should watch this kind of video. Messi is pure football genius, they way he thinks and acts on the picth puts him ahead of everyone, not stats.

[dillonhf]

I find myself constantly replaying 0:49 😂

[weissderteufel]

Nice work derek. i want more(ronaldhino, brazil.ronaldo, griessmann etc.) thumbs up!!!

[MoSalah-xcyd]

great vid I tried some of these things in my games and it really paid of