In the match between Villarreal and Espanyol, the 39-year-old veteran central defender Albiol started for Villarreal, but in a fierce collision with Espanyol’s forward Vilez in the first half, he suffered a severe blow to his forehead, leaving blood on the pitch.
After the impact, Albiol was unable to continue playing and was subsequently substituted by his teammate Bailly. At the time of the incident, Albiol remained conscious but experienced symptoms of dizziness. Villarreal’s official preliminary medical report after the game stated that Albiol received treatment in the stadium’s medical room, where he received 10 stitches for the wound on his forehead. Fortunately, it was only an external injury, and hospitalization was not required.
After the match, Villarreal’s head coach Marcelino updated the player’s condition at the post-match press conference, stating that although Albiol had suffered a “shocking wound,” fortunately, his condition was good.
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