Lookman Out for Bilbao Match as Barcelona Eyes LaLiga Lead

Ademola Lookman, the 28-year-old Nigerian winger, has been ruled out of the home match against Athletic Bilbao scheduled for 8 PM on April 25 due to an adductor injury he sustained during the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad. Lookman’s absence comes as he aims for a quick recovery to participate in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Atlético Madrid on April 29.

Meanwhile, LaLiga leaders Barcelona are looking to increase their lead to 11 points when they face Getafe, following Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Real Betis on April 24. In that match, Vinícius Júnior scored from a rebound of Federico Valverde's effort, while Héctor Bellerín's late goal diminished Madrid's title hopes, leaving them eight points adrift with five matches remaining.

Real Madrid's manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, addressed the withdrawal of Kylian Mbappé during the match, replacing him with Gonzalo García in the 82nd minute.