Discipline is a new secret behind FC Barcelona's success with Flick

FC Barcelona continue to perform strongly under Hans Flick this season, winning their first 8 matches in LaLiga, with a noticeable improvement in player discipline and a reduction in fouls and cards, according to Sport.

The newspaper clarified that Barcelona's success does not rely solely on high pressing and speed in regaining possession, but extends to the players' ability to control their emotions and avoid protesting referee decisions, which has been reflected in the team's numbers since Flick's arrival in the 2024/2025 season.

FC Barcelona have committed an average of 9.57 fouls per match this season, making them the least foul-prone team in LaLiga, with a total of 360 fouls compared to 380 for Real Madrid.

The number of yellow cards received by the team during the first 8 rounds of LaLiga has dropped to 10 yellow cards without any red cards, compared to 18 yellow cards and one red card in the same period of the 2022/2023 season, representing an overall decrease of 44.4%.

In the last five seasons, FC Barcelona received 293 yellow cards and 8 red cards in LaLiga, according to the figures provided by the report. This season's record reflects the team's best tally in terms of cards during the first 8 rounds in the period covered by the comparison.

Ahead of the match against Real Betis, no FC Barcelona player faces the risk of missing the upcoming clásico due to accumulated yellow cards. Fermín López leads the team's list of players with the most yellow cards, having received only two. The report emphasizes the importance of maintaining discipline and avoiding red cards to ensure the team's stability.