Bleacher Report: It has almost been the perfect start to Tito Vilanova's reign as Barcelona's head coach. Undefeated in La Liga with a three-point lead over Atletico and a comfortable eight points over bitter rivals Madrid, things couldn't have gone much better.
Add in the early Champions League qualification as comfortable winners of Group G and you have one of the smoothest transitions possible after the shocking departure of Pep Guardiola.