SAITAMA -- Barcelona proved too strong for Urawa Reds in a friendly match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Wednesday as the Spanish champion coasted to a 3-0 win.

With Barca missing superstars Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o, it was up to the team's supporting cast members to entertain the 57,143-strong crowd.

And Deco and Henrik Larsson didn't disappoint, with Deco's midfield promptings and Larsson's energetic and intelligent midfield play the highlights of the match.