Barcelona forward Pedro has dedicated Sunday's 4-0 win over Espanyol to coach Tito Vilanova.

Vilanova returned to the dugout at the Nou Camp for the first time since he had an operation to remove a tumour from his throat last month.

"We wanted to dedicate the victory to Tito and we could do it," Pedro told reporters.

"He has had a very complicated few days, but the important thing is that it is good and we are happy to have him back with us."

Pedro scored twice against Espanyol as Barca opened up an 11-point gap at the top of the La Liga table.