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Atlético’s Andrea Medina Unconscious After Clash in Women’s Champions League as Club Confirms Traumatic Brain Injury

Teammates report early improvement pending hospital evaluation.

Overview

  • Atlético Madrid said defender Andrea Medina sustained a traumatic head injury and was taken to hospital for tests.
  • Medina lost consciousness in the 73rd minute after Juventus forward Barbara Bonansea’s knee struck her head during a challenge.
  • Officials, players and medics provided immediate on-field treatment before Medina was carried off on a stretcher.
  • Teammate Carmen Menayo offered a cautious update, saying Medina is feeling better but still requires further examinations.
  • Juventus won the match 2-1, with goals from Emma Stølen Godø and Bonansea, as concern for Medina overshadowed the result.