“Tito is a great football strategist. Hard worker, quiet and brave, having a good relationship with the players. His example is not only directed to the sports world, but the world at large, with dominion. A team needs a strong fighter. In this sense, Tito Vilanova has shown us many lessons. We wish you a luck you deserve. You are a champion of sport and life. In me you have a friend forever.”
- Jupp Heynckes, ex-coach of Bayern Munich speaking about Tito Vilanova at Mundo Deportivo Gala, February 3, 2014