Reports in Spain suggest the Argentina international was granted leave due to the impending arrival of his second child, though no official confirmation has been given as yet.
The four-time Ballon d'Or winner was only a substitute for Argentina against Mexico in midweek, though he did come off the bench to score a late goal.
Luis Enrique is already without Claudio Bravo and Dani Alves through injury for the clash with the Rojiblancoswhile Gerard Pique remains unavailable through suspension.
Barca travel to the Vicente Calderon Stadium having won both their opening Liga fixtures, with Atletico also holding a 100 per cent record.
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