Barcelona's training session on Saturday saw the return of goalkeeper Juan Garcia to participate normally, as part of the preparations for the match against Rayo Vallecano, scheduled for Sunday, according to the Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo.'

The newspaper confirmed that Juan Garcia's condition was merely a scare, after he complained of calf muscle pain during the final minutes of the match against Newcastle, which ended with Barcelona winning 7-2, before requesting a substitution. The club had earlier clarified that there was no injury, which was confirmed by his participation in the team's training on Saturday morning at the Joan Gamper Sports City.

On the other hand, defender Eric Garcia was absent from training, despite not suffering from an injury, as the technical staff led by Hans Flick preferred to handle his situation cautiously, after he was substituted during the first half hour of the European match. The indications suggest he might miss the match against Rayo Vallecano, with the international break being used to complete his recovery.

The report explained that the German coach faces several confirmed absences, including Kounde, Balde, Andreas Christensen, and Frenkie de Jong, which prompted him to call up several reserve team players to compensate for the shortage.

Barcelona continues its preparations for the upcoming match amidst these circumstances, as the technical staff strives to maintain the readiness of the available players and compensate for the absences before the awaited commitment in the Spanish league.