Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand, 27, sustained a traumatic brain injury during Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Real Madrid. The Spain international suffered a subdural hematoma, where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain, following a head injury late in the match.
Atletico confirmed that specialists assessed him and will follow the established protocol for his return to competition. As a result, Le Normand has not traveled to Portugal for Atletico’s Champions League match against Benfica. Despite reports ruling out a serious injury, his absence is a setback for manager Diego Simeone.
Le Normand has been a key player this season, starting in eight of Atletico’s nine matches. The Madrid derby itself ended in chaos, as fans threw objects at Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois, leading to a 15-minute suspension. Atletico equalized through Angel Correa in stoppage time after the match resumed.
Robin Le Normand
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FranceThis season he played in total once for 90 minutes for Champions League.
Robin Le Normand didn’t score any goal for Atlético Madrid. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 4th in Champions League. In the last match Atlético Madrid drew 1-1 against Real Madrid.
Atlético Madrid performance and stats
Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid is currently 16th in the Champions League with 3 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 2 goals and conceding 1.
Atlético Madrid will play the next match in Champions League against Benfica on Wednesday 2nd of October in Lisboa. The prediction is Atlético Madrid winning the match.
