Young Footballer Rushed to Hospital After On-Pitch Collapse
A Women's Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Juventus was overshadowed by a serious medical emergency on Wednesday night. Andrea Medina, a 21-year-old Spanish left-back for Atletico Madrid, collapsed on the pitch and was subsequently diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.
The distressing incident occurred following a collision with Juventus star Barbara Bonansea. Medina fell to the ground and remained down, requiring immediate and extensive medical attention from the club's medical team at the Centro Deportivo Alcala de Henares.
Emergency Response and Hospital Transfer
After receiving urgent care on the field for an extended period, the young defender was carefully stretchered off. She was then transferred directly to a nearby hospital via ambulance for further assessment and treatment.
Providing a health update after the match, Atletico Madrid women released an official statement confirming the nature of the injury. The club reported that Andrea Medina was "doing well" but had been taken to a hospital centre to undergo additional tests as a precautionary measure.
Reaction and Match Outcome
The seriousness of the situation was highlighted by English commentator Jacqui Oatley, who was covering the match for Disney+. Taking to social media platform X, she described the scene as "horrendous" and extended her best wishes for the player's recovery.
Despite the alarming stoppage, the match was played to its conclusion. Juventus secured a 2-1 victory with goals from Emma Stolen Godo and Barbara Bonansea. This result left Atletico Madrid in 10th place in the Women's Champions League table, having secured just one win from their three opening games.
Medina, who began her senior career at Real Betis before moving to Atletico Madrid in 2022, is now under close medical supervision as she recovers from this traumatic event.
