Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde was satisfied with their 1-0 win over Real Valladolid.

The win was achieved thanks to a penalty from Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou on Saturday night.

"In the first half, we had very little fluidity in attack and did not move the ball with the necessary speed," Valverde told reporters.

"They changed their system and we were not fluent and could not circulate things quickly but their goalkeeper did well.

"Some games are won like that, though, and Tuesday (against Lyon) will be another challenge for us.

"I see the team as being ready to give their best now and get back to that.

"Sometimes you won't be brilliant in every game but there are four important matches coming up and we will go step by step."