Barcelona outclass Urawa Reds

June 15, 2005
By Alastair Himmer
SAITAMA, Japan, June 15 (Reuters) - Spanish champions Barcelona overpowered Urawa Reds 3-0 on Wednesday in the second of two close-season games in Japan.

Swedish striker Henrik Larsson scored twice and midfielder Xavi was also on target in rain-soaked Saitama for a depleted Barcelona side missing several key players.

'There were a lot of positives from this trip,' Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard told reporters. 'Some players like Larsson did not play much last season, so it ...

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