Flick matches Cruyff's record and continues to make history with FC Barcelona

Hans Flick continues to etch his name in FC Barcelona's history, matching the record of club legend Johan Cruyff by reaching 59 rounds in LaLiga, during which the team topped the competition's standings.

According to "Mundo Deportivo", the German coach achieved this milestone following FC Barcelona's victory over Rayo Vallecano, reaching 59 rounds at the top of LaLiga, the same number achieved by Cruyff during his time in charge of the Catalan team.

The difference between Flick and Cruyff is highlighted by the number of rounds each coach needed to reach this figure, as Flick has led FC Barcelona in 79 rounds in LaLiga so far, while Cruyff required 300 rounds to achieve 59 rounds at the top.

The figures highlight Flick's superiority, as he finished with a 74.7% success rate during the rounds he led FC Barcelona while at the top of the LaLiga table. This is the highest percentage among coaches who have managed a team in the competition for at least a full season, while Pep Guardiola comes in second with a 57.2% success rate.

These figures reflect the value of the work Flick has done with FC Barcelona, after he won two LaLiga titles during his first two seasons in charge and succeeded in building a team that secured a place in the records of the Catalan club.