Argentina international players it is one of the big names who missed the practice session, as co sekompatriotnya Gabriel Milito could be returned to training after three weeks sidelined through injury.
Yet Gabriel Milito, who suffered injuries in the face of Ceuta in the Copa del Rey, undergoing training separately with other colleagues.
The 23-year-old star missed two games earlier this season Barca at the start because of ankle problems, after getting the brunt of the beating Tomas Ujfalusi during Atletico Madrid 2-1 on 19 September.
Barcelona will be practicing for the second time on Friday morning local time, before they travel to Pamplona for the match.