Albacete secured a victory against Sabadell at the Belmonte, in a match marked by a severe first-half impact that required an ambulance to drive onto the pitch and evacuate Quadri.
Early Own Goals Shape the Contest at Carlos Belmonte
The fixture began with a pair of defensive errors that handed Albacete an early advantage. In the 10th minute, Valverde drove to the endline and delivered a low cross that Óscar Sanz redirected into his own net. Albacete controlled the opening phase as Sabadell struggled to retain possession. Before the half-hour mark, Higinio created the home side’s most dangerous open-play opportunity with an angled shot from the edge of the box that Fuoli tipped wide for a corner. Sabadell gradually worked their way into the game, only to suffer a second setback from an own goal. Sergio Ortuño curled a sharp corner kick into the area, where Fuoli inadvertently bundled the ball over his own goal line while attempting to punch it clear.
🚑 ¡ÚLTIMA HORA! Quadri, jugador del Sabadell, fue trasladado al hospital en el partido ante el Albacete➡️ Recibió un fuerte golpe en la cabeza de Corpas y tuvo que salir en ambulancia del campo pic.twitter.com/ml0gSjoSqS
Quadri Evacuated After Seventh-Minute Medical Halt
The match turned sharply in the 41st minute when Corpas attempted a volley from the edge of the penalty area and caught Quadri flush in the face with his boot. The Nigerian player dropped to the turf, leaving players and supporters stunned. Medical staff treated Quadri on the pitch for seven minutes before an ambulance drove directly onto the playing surface to transport him to the Clínica Quirón Santa Cristina. Hospital tests confirmed that Quadri remained conscious and followed the remainder of the match via his mobile phone without retaining any memory of the impact. The president of the arlequinada entity and medical personnel accompanied the player throughout his hospital visit.
Sabadell’s Late Push Falls Short Against Ten-Man Defense
The visitors dominated territory after the interval, though clear chances proved scarce until the 81st minute. Eneko Aguilar broke through for Sabadell with a scrappy finish following a right-wing cross by Baena, cutting the deficit to 2–1. Sabadell pressed heavily for an equalizer in the closing moments, but Mariño produced crucial saves to preserve the lead. The final whistle confirmed consecutive home wins for Albacete, keeping three points at the Belmonte despite a night dominated by concern for Quadri’s health.
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