Valladolid 1-3 Barcelona

Barcelona dedicate win to Vilanova

December 23, 2012


Barcelona's players insist their 3-1 victory over Valladolid on Sunday was inspired by manager Tito Vilanova who is currently battling illness.

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Xavi, 32, scored Barca's opener in the 43rd minute and believes Vilanova's successful operation buoyed the Blaugrana ahead of their final match for the year.

"We wanted to dedicate the win to Tito," Xavi said. "He's not going ...

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