It was Messi's sixth goal from a free kick this season and his third straight after successful free kicks against Girona and Las Palmas.
FC Barcelona's club record signing had his first taste in goal for the Catalan club as the Blaugrana defeated Valencia 3-0 on aggregate to reach the finals for a consecutive fifth time.
Luciano Vietto scored three times — including one from near midfield — to help Valencia rout Las Palmas 4-0 and advance 5-1 on aggregate.
Messi made a perfect pass for Jordi Alba's 82nd-minute equalizer to keep the Catalan club four points ahead of Valencia at the top of the Spanish league.
Madrid struggled offensively without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo whereas Karim Benzema wasted opportunities in front of the goal during the match.
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