Barcelona’s intense season under Hansi Flick saw a brief bright spot when Ferran Torres and Pedri appeared together on El Hormiguero.

The duo used their day off to share stories from inside Barça’s dressing room, offering fans a rare and honest look at team life.

For Pedri, the timing of the appearance was especially meaningful, as the midfielder had just returned from a muscle injury.

During the interview, the moment that truly caught attention was about Flick’s strict code of conduct.

The German coach has built a culture based on discipline, with punctuality at its core.

“If you arrive late, the rest have to wait for you, and that’s disrespectful,” Pedri explained.

Rule under Flick

Pedri and Ferran also revealed a change in how lateness is punished this season.

Previously, players risked being dropped from the starting eleven, as happened to Jules Kounde. Now, the system is financial.

“We’ve changed the punctuality rule a little. If you’re late, you pay a fine,” Pedri added.

Ferran confirmed the fines can reach €40,000, highlighting how seriously Flick takes the matter.

With humor, he said, "I can’t imagine how much money 20 minutes would cost. You might as well send him a photo of an ibuprofen."

Last season showed an example of Flick’s strictness when Kounde was benched against Alaves after arriving late to a pre-match talk, with Hector Bellerin stepping in.

Despite the strict rules, the pair insisted Flick also knows how to step back. They noted that he “doesn’t get involved” in the TikToks and dances happening in the dressing room.

Personal side

The interview also revealed their personalities. Pedri described Ferran as the “joker,” while the forward admitted, "I’m more of a go-getter than a defender."

Speaking about Barcelona’s ambitions, Ferran didn’t hide his belief: "We believe we’re going to win everything within our reach, as long as we’re alive," he said.

When asked which Real Madrid player they would sign, both answered without hesitation: "Mbappe."

Their friendship was evident when Pedri joked about becoming Ferran’s chauffeur.

"The night before, he asks me what time I’ll pick him up in the morning.

He comes in with his coffee, the only thing missing is for him to tell me one day 'no talking, just focus on driving,'" Pedri said with a laugh.

Ferran responded warmly, "I take good care of Pedri and I’m very attentive to him, because we depend on him a lot and he has to be well.

He’s a player who gives us a lot because he controls the tempo of the game," he noted.