Sörloth Head Injury: Hospitalized After Collision

Published 2026-01-31 20.00

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Alexander Sörloth, 30, nodded together with matias Moreno.

The Norwegian national team player was taken out on a stretcher.

Then he was taken to hospital.

Alexander Sörloth.

It was in the match between Atlético madrid and Levante that the accident happened.

On a corner, Sörloth nodded together with Levante’s Matias Moreno in the penalty area. Thay both fell to the grass and paramedics were quickly called in while the Norwegian remained lying down.

After that,Sörloth was put on a stretcher and taken away. Moreno was also forced to leave the game, but left the field of his own accord.

The Norwegian was immediately taken to hospital to undergo tests.

The match ended 0–0.

“Will be kept under surveillance”

A couple of hours later, the Spanish club published a new update.

Examinations show that he has no broken bones or bleeding in the head. the norwegian striker received a blow during the match, which led to a wound on the left side of the head. Sørloth will return to Madrid with the team and will be kept under observation while he recovers” they sign X.

Atlético madrid face Real Betis in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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