Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is "stable, conscious and lucid" in hospital after suffering a head injury during Thursday's 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna, the Spanish club have announced.
Torres, a second-half replacement, collided with Depor substitute Alex Bergantinos as they both went to head the ball in the 85th minute of the league contest at the Riazor.
The former Liverpool and Chelsea frontman then crashed heavily to the turf, with his head clattering against the ground.
With players from both sides appearing very concerned by what they had seen, medical staff rushed over and Torres, who at least initially seemed to be unconscious, was subsequently taken off the pitch on a stretcher.