The Spanish goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, the French club’s Sergio Rico, remains in stable condition as medical teams continue to monitor his recovery. He sustained serious head injuries after an incident involving a horse during the Rocío Pilgrimage near Seville, and was admitted to the intensive care unit of Virgen del Rocío Hospital, where doctors have reported steady, unimproved stabilization over recent hours. This update comes from hospital officials cited by news agency EFE on Tuesday, underscoring the seriousness of the event while confirming no unexpected deterioration at this stage.
According to the latest medical briefing, Rico’s condition shows no significant change. The hospital’s intensive care unit has kept him under sedation to ensure comfort and safety while neurological assessments proceed. Medical staff expect gradual clinical improvements in the coming days as the initial trauma response continues to evolve. The reporting has highlighted that Rico is under continuous observation, with specialists monitoring vital signs and neurological function to guide ongoing treatment decisions.
Eyewitness accounts reported to the Andalusian emergency services describe the incident as the horse kicking Rico while he was on the ground. The event occurred in the early morning hours, around 8:30, as emergency responders were alerted to a fallen horseman along Camino de Moguer, in the Almonte area where the Rociera pilgrimage was underway. The precise sequence of events is being reviewed by local authorities as part of routine safety assessments for a large-scale religious procession that attracts participants and visitors from across the region.
Emergency services from the Civil Guard and the 112 and 061 medical networks were involved from the moment responders arrived on scene. Rico received initial first aid at the site and was subsequently airlifted to Virgen del Rocío Hospital for advanced care. The seriousness of his injuries prompted the transfer by helicopter to the Seville hospital, where a dedicated team has continued to manage his care with a focus on stabilization and potential recovery milestones.
The 29-year-old goalkeeper has a long history with Sevilla, having progressed through the club’s system and reaching the first team from the 2014-15 season through the 2018-19 season. His experience in European football later took him to Paris Saint-Germain, where he has served as a reliable option for the squad in various competitions. His recent status with PSG, including involvement in recent matches and training activity, is being tracked closely by fans and professionals alike as he remains a critical member of the squad’s depth, with a return to match play anticipated once medical clearance is achieved. Rico’s career has also featured spells with Fulham on loan and Real Mallorca, experiences that have shaped his resilience and readiness to face a challenging recovery pathway with the support of his clubs and medical team. The focus remains on his health first and foremost, with club officials and medical staff coordinating to provide up-to-date information as his condition evolves and rehabilitation progresses. EFE and other reporting outlets continue to cover developments as authorities and medical teams balance patient privacy with public interest in the star athlete’s welfare.