Nigeria, April 25 -- In a season built on fine margins and decisive moments, Ademola Lookman's fitness has suddenly become one of Atletico Madrid's most closely guarded concerns.

But for now, there is relief.

Manager Diego Simeone has delivered a cautious but reassuring update on the Nigerian forward after his injury scare in the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad.

It happened quickly, and without warning.

In the 62nd minute at Estadio de La Cartuja, Lookman signalled to the bench after feeling a sharp pain in the second half. In a game already stretched by intensity and stakes, his immediate reaction set off concern.

This was not a player willing to gamble. He walked off. Atletico reacted.

And, as it turns out, just in time....