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Atletico Madrid Defender Andrea Medina, 21, Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury During Women's Champions League Match

The club says she is doing well, with hospital tests underway.

Overview

  • Medina collapsed in the second half after a reported collision with Juventus forward Barbara Bonansea.
  • Club medics provided lengthy on‑field treatment before she was stretchered off and taken to hospital by ambulance.
  • Atletico confirmed the diagnosis and said the defender was replaced and transferred for further evaluation.
  • The match in Alcala de Henares finished 2-1 to Juventus, leaving Atletico 10th in the standings and Juventus 8th.
  • Commentator Jacqui Oatley called the incident horrendous and sent well‑wishes, with fuller medical details still pending.