Atletico Madrid Femenino defender Andrea Medina hospitalised with head injury

Atletico Madrid Femenino player Andrea Medina was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury during the Champions League tie against Juventus in the Spanish capital on Wednesday night.

Medina was treated on the pitch for more than five minutes after staying down following a sliding tackle near the corner flag in the 73rd minute of the match at Centro Deportivo Wanda Alcala de Henares.

She was put in the recovery position by the assistant referee, who was feet away from the incident, and treated on the pitch by medical staff before being taken off on a stretcher.

“Andrea Medina was replaced after suffering a traumatic brain injury,” read a brief statement from Atletico.

“The footballer is doing well but has been transferred to a hospital center to undergo additional tests.”

There were 10 minutes of stoppage time at the end of the group-stage game, with Juve holding on to win 2-1.