Collision leaves Medina with head injury

 Atletico Madrid defender Andrea Medina suffered a concussion following a collision during her side’s 2-1 Champions League group-stage home defeat to Juventus on Wednesday, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

The 21-year-old collapsed after colliding with Juventus forward Barbara Bonansea in the second half, requiring several minutes of medical attention on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher.

Medina was rushed to the hospital, where tests came back normal, Atletico said.

“Andrea Medina suffered a head injury associated with concussion … After being kept under observation, the player has been discharged and will now follow the club’s medical services’ concussion protocol,” Atletico said in a statement.

Medina started her senior career at Real Betis before moving to Atletico in 2022.