Nigerian midfielder Quadri Liameed was knocked unconscious after an opponent struck him on the head. This happened during a Spanish league match between CE Sabadell and Albacete on Saturday night, October 31, 2026.
The frightening incident happened around the 42nd minute at the Carlos Belmonte Stadium. Albacete forward José Corpas attempted a volley but made contact with Liameed’s head instead.
The 24-year-old immediately collapsed on the pitch, prompting players and medical personnel to rush to his aid. Medical staff treated him before carrying him off on a stretcher and taking him to hospital for further examination. 
Sabadell later confirmed that Quadri Liameed had regained consciousness at the hospital and was undergoing observation and medical tests. The club subsequently announced that he had been discharged after examinations found no further medical complications.
He is expected to return with the team.
José Corpas receives red card after collision with Quadri Liameed
Liameed was representing Sabadell against Albacete when the incident occurred on Saturday night, October 31, 2026.
Albacete’s Jose Corpas was attempting to volley a loose ball when he missed, and instead kicked Liameed in the head. The latter landed on the floor unconscious and was rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
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The incident attracted considerable concern from players and spectators, with the referee stopping the match while medical personnel attended to the Nigerian midfielder.
Corpas received a red card following the collision, leaving Albacete with 10 players for the remainder of the encounter.
Spanish reports said the stoppage lasted approximately nine minutes as medical staff treated Liameed before taking him away for further care.
Although the challenge had a frightening outcome, reports indicated that Corpas was attempting to play the ball when he struck Liameed. Sabadell revealed that Liameed regained consciousness at the hospital and was undergoing further observation and tests.
Albacete beat Sabadell 2-1
Despite playing with 10 men, Albacete secured a 2-1 victory over Sabadell in the LaLiga Hypermotion encounter.
The hosts took the lead through an own goal by Óscar Sanz before another own goal, credited to Diego Lázaro in match reports, extended their advantage.
Sabadell pulled one back through Eneko Aguilar but could not find an equaliser before the final whistle.
The result was overshadowed by the incident involving Quadri Liameed, whose condition became the immediate concern for both teams.
His discharge from hospital, following tests that found no further medical issues, provided a welcome update after the worrying scenes on the pitch.
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