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Daniel Alves dedicates Barcelona title to Vilanova, Abidal

Daniel Alves has dedicated Barcelona's title winning triumph to Tito Vilanova and Eric Abidal.

It has been a difficult first season in charge for Vilanova, who had to undergo surgery in December after being diagnosed with cancer of the parotid gland for the second time, while Abidal returned to action in April after having a liver transplant because of because of a tumour.

Alves posted a picture of the pair on Twitter and wrote: "Congratulations to all colleagues for the championship, especially those in the photo! This is for you Tito and Abi."

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