<p>Lookman’s fitness has been a source of serious concern, as he has been sidelined for nearly two weeks. </p>
<p>He seemed to have sustained an injury during Los Rojiblancos’ Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad two weeks ago. But the prognosis was better than expected, as it was confirmed that it was only minor discomfort.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”4104″ height=”2736″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/XjxW-J3_18fs8pnA_9QFD5c864E=/4104×2736/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1074510553.jpg” alt=”Diego Simeone, head coach of Atletico de Madrid, greets Ademola Lookman” class=”wp-image-908174″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Diego Simeone, head coach of Atletico de Madrid, greets Ademola Lookman. Copyright: ImagoxDennisxAgyemanx</figcaption></figure>
<p>However, the club noted that the Super Eagles star would have to train with a personal routine, away from the rest of his teammates, to prevent a serious setback.</p>
<p>That ensured that Lookman missed Los Rojiblancos’ last two games against Elche and Athletic Bilbao.</p>
<p>Consequently, there have been doubts about the 28-year-old’s availability for Atletico Madrid’s Champions League semifinal game against Arsenal on Wednesday.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”7000″ height=”4666″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/E2p14rYSXP4cp7GZxbB4tWY5cVg=/7000×4666/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1074297868.jpg” alt=”Ademola Lookman.” class=”wp-image-908153″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ademola Lookman. Copyright: xJosexBretonxIMAGO</figcaption></figure>
<p>But those fears have now been allayed, as fresh proof has emerged that the Nigerian international will be available to do battle for his side.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”><strong>Ademola Lookman Back For Arsenal Clash</strong></h2>
<p>On Monday afternoon, videos of Ademola Lookman training with the rest of the Atletico Madrid squad emerged, as <a href=”https://x.com/atletiuniverse/status/2048783303403344143?s=20″>confirmed by Marca</a>.</p>
<p>The fact that he is training with the rest of his teammates means that Lookman will be fit in time to play Arsenal.</p>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-media-max-width=”560″><p lang=”es” dir=”ltr”>¡Grandes noticias! 🔴⚪️ <br><br>🇳🇬+🇸🇰 Lookman y Hanckose entrenan con el grupo. <br><br>🇦🇷 Julián también está al 100%<br><br>💪🏻 Listos para la Champions. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atleti?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Atleti</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#UCL</a> <a href=”https://t.co/SbajvrXSir”>pic.twitter.com/SbajvrXSir</a></p>— Atlético de Madrid (@Atletico_MD) <a href=”https://twitter.com/Atletico_MD/status/2048782892893892748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>April 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
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<p>This is a big attacking boost for coach Diego Simeone, as the Nigerian international has contributed seven goals and four assists in 18 appearances since arriving at the club from Atalanta in the January transfer window.</p>
<p>Arsenal and Atletico Madrid met in the group phase of the Champions League, and the latter suffered a ruthless 4-0 defeat at the Emirates.</p>
<p>However, going into this fixture, coach Simeone and his boys will be hopeful, as Arsenal have looked shaky since the turn of the year. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”4000″ height=”2667″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/65FGItP18ZlE13OxEl1HnktEvAc=/4000×2667/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1074851829.jpg” alt=”Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid celebrates his goal” class=”wp-image-910861″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid celebrates his goal. Copyright: ImagoxLexPictorium</figcaption></figure>
<p>Moreover, they now have Lookman back, who can provide significant output in the final third.</p>
<p>The first leg of the game will be played on April 29 at the Estadio Metropolitano. Then, the second leg of the tie will be played on May 5 at the Emirates Stadium.</p>