Deco warns Arsenal: 'Barca know how to defend'

Deco believes Barcelona are better equipped to win the Champions League this season after becoming more defensively minded over the last year.
Last season the Catalan side were knocked out of the competition after conceding four goals to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
That defeat, coupled with a loss to Real Madrid the same year, led to claims Frank Rijkaard's side lacked the tactical expertise to claim Europe's biggest prize.
However, this year a more resilient Barca have shown an ability to defend slim leads as they have progressed all the way to the final, where they will face Arsenal on Wednesday.
Barca demonstrated their new-found defensive nature in the re-match against Chelsea, winning 2-1 at Stamford Bridge before progressing with a 1-1 draw at home. Although Rijkaard has retained an attacking 4-3-3 formation, he includes a defensive player in either Thiago Motta or Edmilson in midfield and also has told forward-minded players like Deco to do their share of defending. In defence he has also preferred Oleguer Presas at right-back ahead of Juliano Belletti, who is known for his forward runs which often leave space at the back. Barca are known as a team of stars but Deco insists at the heart is a strong team spirit.