Andrea Medina, a 21-year-old Spanish footballer for Atletico Madrid, was rushed to hospital with a traumatic brain injury after collapsing during a Women's Champions League match against Juventus on Wednesday night. The left-back fell following a collision with Juventus forward Barbara Bonansea and required lengthy emergency treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off and taken to hospital by ambulance.
English commentator Jacqui Oatley, covering the match for Disney+, described the incident as 'horrendous' on social media. Atletico Madrid later confirmed in a statement that Medina had suffered a traumatic brain injury but was 'doing well' and had been transferred to a hospital for additional tests.
The match at Centro Deportivo Alcala de Henares continued despite the distressing scenes, with Juventus winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Emma Stolen Godo and Bonansea. The defeat left Atletico Madrid 10th in the Women's Champions League table with one win and two losses from three games, while Juventus climbed to eighth.
