Watch: Lionel Messi's masterful weekend free kick

CASTELLó, Spain, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi authored another chapter in his book of futbol greatness Sunday.

In the final minute of Barcelona's match against Villarreal, Messi stepped up to take a free kick from about 25 yards out. Messi eyed the man-made wall to his right, before deciding the strike the shot to the keeper's strong side. His shot hit perfectly into the upper 90 of the left post, taking advantage of the off-balance keeper and tying the game.

Messi lost out to Cristiano Ronaldo Monday for the FIFA Player of the Year award. He had six shots, 55 completed passes, and created seven chances on 86 touches Sunday in the 1-1 draw. His penalty kick score was the first conceded by Sergio Asenjo in 160 La Liga matches.

Messi has 13 goals and 3 assists this season.

FC Barcelona hosts Athletic Bilbao at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Copa del Rey round of 16 at Camp Nou.