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Atletico’s Andrea Medina Hospitalized With Traumatic Brain Injury After UWCL Collision

The club says the 21-year-old is doing well in hospital pending further tests.

Overview

  • In the 73rd minute, Medina collided with Juventus forward Barbara Bonansea, lay motionless, received urgent treatment, and was stretchered off before an ambulance transfer.
  • Atletico confirmed a traumatic brain injury and said she was taken to a medical center for additional examinations.
  • Head coach Carmen Menayo reported that Medina is doing well in hospital as evaluations continue.
  • The match continued and Juventus beat Atletico 2-1, with goals from Emma Stolen Godo and Bonansea after Amaiur Sarriegi had put the hosts ahead.
  • Commentator Jacqui Oatley described the incident as horrendous, and no detailed prognosis or recovery timeline has been made public.