FC Barcelona temporarily stripped goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen of the club captaincy and opened disciplinary proceedings against him following a dispute centered on his refusal to sign a medical authorization requested by the club. The conflict escalated despite support for Ter Stegen from the players' union AFE and LaLiga, which backed the goalkeeper's legal position. Ronald Araújo, the vice-captain and center-back, assumed the captaincy duties during this period. After a conciliatory meeting at Ter Stegen's home involving club president Joan Laporta, the goalkeeper agreed to sign the medical document, leading Barcelona to close the disciplinary case and reinstate him as captain. The medical report was subsequently submitted to LaLiga, which is expected to issue a ruling soon. Ter Stegen expressed willingness to collaborate and resolve the issue, emphasizing the importance of moving forward for the team's success. The situation also impacted the registration process for new signing Joan García, with the club hopeful of completing his inscription soon. Ter Stegen is scheduled to speak as captain at the upcoming Joan Gamper Trophy match, signaling a tentative resolution to the dispute.