Watch: Lionel Messi scores double against Real Sociedad

Messi being Messi.

Lionel Messi was up to his usual business on Saturday as Barcelona took on Real Sociedad in a league match.

Messi scored the first two goals of the game to give Barca a solid cushion before Sociedad clawed back to make it 3–2 at halftime.

His first came from outside the box, a left-footed driven blast into the lower right corner.

GOLAZO! @TeamMessi from LONG distance. @FCBarcelona in the lead. #beINLaLiga #FCBRealSociedad https://t.co/SCsPVXBlJw

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) April 15, 2017

Messi popped up to snag a rebound and put it away for the second goal of the game.

Goal? Yes! @TeamMessi somehow finds himself in the right place at the right time to double the lead. #beINLaLiga https://t.co/QTkPlqDr5Z

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) April 15, 2017

Barcelona continues to chase rival Madrid in the league race.