Enrique says Barcelona's defense has work to do

Team's focus now turns to Champions League quarterfinal showdown with Paris St-Germain

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique lamented the defensive errors made by his side as it blew a two goal lead to draw 2-2 at Sevilla on Saturday.

The Catalans looked set for a 10th consecutive win in all competitions thanks to stunning strikes from Lionel Messi and Neymar inside the opening half hour.

However, a rare mistake from Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo gave Sevilla a foothold in the game before halftime.

The Europa League holder took full advantage when Gerard Pique gifted Jose Antonio Reyes possession eight minutes from time as Kevin Gameiro finished off a flowing move to secure a point.

"I thought in the first half we were much the better team, we played very good football, controlled the game and caused them a lot of problems," said Enrique.

"It was a shame that in the few minutes we lost control; we conceded the goal that opened the game up.

"The second half was much more even, both teams had their chances but neither was superior. We committed an error and we have paid for it."

The draw means Barca now leads Real Madrid by just two points in the title race with seven matches remaining.

Sevilla's fightback also ensured it remains just four points back of third-placed Atletico Madrid in the fight for a return to the Champions League next season and extended its unbeaten run at home to 33 games.

"The point is what it is, we are still leaders and there is a week less to go," said midfielder Andres Iniesta. "We have to analyze what we did wrong and keep improving. We don't need to blow things out of proportion because of this draw.

"It is a difficult place to come and we played well for a large part of the game."

Barca's focus now turns to a Champions League quarterfinal meeting with Paris St-Germain on Tuesday.

"We always need to be positive and have the confidence that everything will be fine," said Iniesta. "We can't have any doubts in ourselves."