Tito Vilanova released from hospital after successful surgery

Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova was this afternoon released from hospital after having successful surgery on a second throat tumour in two years.

The 44-year-old underwent surgery on Thursday after it was announced on Wednesday that the Barca boss had suffered a relapse in his recovery from having a tumour removed last year.

Vilanova's side are currently in action at Real Valladolid under the guidance of assistant boss Jordi Roura. Follow live text coverage of that match by clicking here.