Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde praised Paco Alcacer for his efforts against Sevilla but said there is still a lot of work for the team to do. The recalled Alcacer, who endured a disappointing first season at the Camp Nou, was making just his second league start of the campaign, yet he had an impact by putting the hosts ahead midway through the first half.

Barca's Paco Alcacer (right) celebrates his goal with Lionel Messi v Sevilla during a La Liga match on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images