VIDEO: Messi's thumping header gives Barcelona early lead vs. Deportivo
Heino Kalis / REUTERS
Lionel Messi found the back of the net for the fourth straight match to give Barcelona an early lead over Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.
The Argentine superstar unleashed a vicious header 11 minutes into the match to record his 17th La Liga goal of the season.
A lot of the credit, however, should go to Ivan Rakitic for his perfect lob into the box to find a Messi as he surged past defenders.
Messi doubled Barca's lead 20 minutes later with a clever chip over the Deportivo 'keeper.
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