Alexander Sorloth suffered disappointment at the weekend after being unable to help Atletico Madrid win the Spanish Cup, with Real Sociedad defeating them in the final.
He featured in the match, and the two sides could not be separated before penalties were required to decide the contest. Atletico were ultimately beaten in the shootout, leaving them to reflect on a painful missed opportunity for silverware.
Atletico will now turn their full attention to the Champions League, where many supporters would regard them as the least fancied side remaining in the competition. Even so, their progress to the final four underlines their quality and resilience.
Sorloth Fitness Concern Before Arsenal Clash
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Sorloth will be eager to play an important role as Atletico pursue European glory, with their next fixture set to be the first leg of the semi-final against Arsenal. The tie is expected to be one of the biggest matches of their season.
Arsenal may be viewed as favourites, but teams that reach the last four of any major competition cannot be underestimated. Atletico already demonstrated their threat by eliminating Barcelona in the quarter final.
They will want all key players available for such an important encounter, yet there is uncertainty over whether Sorloth will be involved after he sustained an injury during the Spanish Cup final.
According to the [Atletico Madrid website](https://www.atleticodemadrid.com/noticias/lookman-y-s-rloth-trabajaran-al-margen-del-grupo), the striker has undergone medical tests and the club will now carefully manage his participation in training and matches.
Arsenal Await Further Update
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Current indications suggest the injury is not considered serious, which will offer encouragement to Atletico. However, there remains doubt over whether he will recover in time to face Arsenal unless his condition improves significantly.
That uncertainty could be important, given Sorloth’s physical presence and ability to influence major matches. Losing him, even temporarily, would be a setback ahead of a demanding semi-final tie.
For Arsenal, preparations will continue regardless of who is available for the opposition. The Gunners know they must be ready for a difficult challenge against an experienced side that has already overcome strong opponents in the tournament.
The coming days should provide greater clarity on Sorloth’s availability, with both clubs waiting to see whether he can feature in a pivotal European encounter.