Updated March 04, 2017 09:32:37

Photo: Frightening scenes ... Fernando Torres (bottom) looked in serious trouble after colliding with Alex Bergantinos (top). (AP: Carlos Pardellas)

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has been released from hospital after a sickening head injury during Friday's (AEDT) La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna.

Torres, on as a second-half substitute, fell face down on the pitch in the 85th minute after challenging for the ball with Deportivo's Alex Bergantinos, with teammates and opponents rushing to the unconscious forward's aid.

Torres required urgent treatment for suspected head trauma and he underwent a scan before he left hospital.

The 32-year-old has been advised a 48-hour rest, Atletico said in a statement.

Bergantinos and new Deportivo coach Pepe Mel, who both visited Torres in hospital, also confirmed earlier that the striker was well and happy.

"Good news. Torres has undergone a cranial and cervical CT. There are no alterations nor traumatic injuries. He is conscious and lucid," Atletico said on their official Twitter account prior to the striker's release.

Torres, who played for Liverpool and Chelsea in the English Premier League and scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2008 European Championship final against Germany, said he hoped to make a quick return to action.

"Many thanks to all for worrying about me and for your messages of support. It's just been a scare. I hope to come back very soon," the striker said on Twitter.

Reuters

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First posted March 04, 2017 09:13:12