15.04.2026 01:01
In the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, Fermin Lopez was struck in the face by Jean Musso and remained on the ground in pain. The Spanish player was seen with a nosebleed for an extended period. The 22-year-old player returned to the pitch after treatment, stating he wanted to continue playing.
In the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match, Atletico Madrid faced Barcelona. Although Barcelona won the match 2-1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid, having won the first leg 2-0, advanced to the semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate score advantage.
WINNING WAS NOT ENOUGH FOR BARCELONA
The visiting team Barcelona took a 2-0 lead with goals from Lamine Yamal in the 4th minute and Ferran Torres in the 24th minute. Atletico Madrid reduced the score to 2-1 with Ademola Lookman in the 31st minute. Barcelona was reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute when Eric Garcia received a red card. There were no further goals in the remaining minutes, and Atletico Madrid secured their place in the semi-finals.
HEART-STOPPING INJURY
A heart-stopping injury occurred in the 27th minute of the match. As Fermin Lopez struck the ball inside the penalty area from Lamine Yamal's cross, Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jean Musso's foot came into contact with his face. The 22-year-old player, who essentially took the studs of the cleat to his face, remained on the ground in pain. It was observed that Fermin Lopez had intense bleeding from his nose.
HE GOT UP AND CONTINUED PLAYING AS IF NOTHING HAD HAPPENED
The Spanish player Fermin Lopez, whose on-field treatment continued for a long time, expressed his desire to get up and continue playing after the successful intervention of the medical team. The star player, who returned to the pitch, was substituted by Marcus Rashford in the 69th minute.