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Jan 18, 2015 at 6pm UK
 
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Half-Time Report: Barcelona in control against Deportivo La Coruna

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Lionel Messi scores twice to give Barcelona a 2-0 half-time lead away to Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.

Barcelona have opened up a commanding 2-0 half-time lead against Deportivo La Coruna in tonight's La Liga encounter at the Estadio Riazor.

Lionel Messi is congratulated by Neymar after scoring Barcelona's opener against Deportivo La Coruna on January 18, 2015© Getty Images

It took the visitors 10 minutes to take the lead as Lionel Messi guided a powerful header into the net from Ivan Rakitic's cross.

Barca continued to dominate for the remainder of the half and they doubled their advantage on 33 minutes when Messi scored again with a smart finish after showing quick feet inside the box.

Lionel Messi scores Barcelona's second against Deportivo La Coruna on January 18, 2015© Getty Images

Isaac Cuenca had the chance to hurt his former club before the break as Deportivo made a rare foray towards goal, but the midfielder could only blaze his shot over the crossbar following good work from Juan Dominguez.

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