VIDEO: Messi's thumping header gives Barcelona early lead vs. Deportivo

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.