Video: Atletico Madrid's Mario Suarez suffers "traumatic brain injury" during friendly

Concerned team-mates, medical staff and opponents look on as Mario Suarez collapses.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez suffered what the club describes as “traumatic brain injury” during a pre-season friendly against German club Wolfsburg.

It was in the 21st minute that the 27-year-old midfielder went up to for a header and collided with the hip-bone of team-mate Cristian Ansaldi, who was himself challenging opposition striker Ivica Olic.

MEDICAL REPORT. @MarioSuarez4 suffers a traumatic brain injury. He's regained consciousness. He's being taken to the hospital for tests.

— Atleti English (@atletienglish) August 10, 2014

It was later announced that the Spaniard has undergone a CT scan and won’t return with the squad immediately.

MEDICAL REPORT: @MarioSuarez4 has had a brain CT scan. He's been admitted for observation and won't be returning with the team #Atleti

— Atleti English (@atletienglish) August 10, 2014

The end news was a positive one as the player regained consciousness and even sent a message across that he was fine and thanked everyone for their wishes

The message from @MarioSuarez4: "I'm much better. It's just been a bad scare. Thanks so much for all your messages!" pic.twitter.com/QbzuMUWyMT

— Atleti English (@atletienglish) August 10, 2014

Suarez played a stellar role last season during the club’s run to the Champions League final and the La Liga title.

The Madrid club eventually won the match 5-1 which included new signing Mario Mandzukic’s first goal.

You can watch the video of the incident below:

Atletico Madrid’s season begins on 25^th August against local rivals Rayo Vallecano.