Garcia had to go off in the Champions League win over Newcastle, and the fear was that he would have to be replaced once again.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Garcia “felt a bit of a strain” but also called for assistance from the bench for another reason - because Raphinha wanted to change his boots.
The Brazilian reportedly asked his goalkeeper to stop the game so he could swap his footwear after struggling with his boots in the early exchanges at Camp Nou.
Garcia was asked about the theory afterwards and said with a smile: “It’s better to keep that between us.”
Barcelona went on to win the game 1-0, thanks to a single goal from Ronald Araujo, to move seven points clear at the top of the table ahead of the Madrid derby tonight.