Lionel Messi is not perfect. In the first half of Peru vs. Argentina, the Barcelona star was not as sharp as usual.
He did create danger, yes. But it wasn't as impactful as he usually is in Spain. For example, in the 40th minute, he attempted a shot that went way off target.
So off target that it ended up as a throw-in. A sight rarely seen in the Argentine player, who moments before also came very close to beating Pedro Gallese.