Overview
- Pedri and Ferran Torres disclosed on El Hormiguero that arriving 10 minutes late on match day now carries a €40,000 fine.
- The measure marks a shift this season from previous sanctions that saw late players dropped from the starting XI.
- Hansi Flick has said lateness shows disrespect to teammates, the club and supporters, reinforcing his focus on discipline.
- Past examples of selection punishments cited include Jules Kounde, Inaki Peña, Marcus Rashford and Raphinha being benched after tardiness.
- Reports note Barcelona are pursuing trophies under Flick’s strict standards, with Ferran joking the new fines “hurt more” than being benched.