Wolves beating West Ham United wasn’t the only significant thing this weekend, as Raul Jimenez: Code Red dropped on BBC iPlayer.
The 30-minute documentary is now available for fans to watch, and it details the horrendous night of November 29 last year.
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Wolves were in action against Arsenal in the Premier League, and in the first-half a very serious incident would occur.
As Willian whipped in a corner for the visitors, David Luiz and Raul Jimenez accidentally clashed heads as they went for the ball.
The sickening impact left the Wolves star with a fractured skull, and he could easily have lost his life had it not been for the rapid response of the medics.
The documentary features interviews from the likes of ex-manager Nuno Espirito Santo, club doctor Matt Perry, Jimenez’s fiance Daniela Basso, and club captain Conor Coady, as well as Jimenez’s family members
The powerful film follows Jimenez’s recovery and eventual return to the pitch.
Thankfully, with the support of a modified headband, Jimenez is able to play football in the Premier League again.
Such a horrendous ordeal could easily have robbed him of his career.
But he has worked tirelessly to get back out there, and shows huge mental strength every time he takes to the field.
And to the absolute delight of not just Wolves supporters but all football fans, Jimenez is back in fine form, scoring goals again and helping the team to pick up points.
Wolves fans react to Raul Jimenez: Code Red
On social media, many supporters have been reacting to the Raul Jimenez: Code Red documentary.
People knew it was going to be emotional.
Watching those harrowing scenes again is enough to shake anyone.
Lots of people praised the club for capturing the striker’s recovery:
Whether you’re a @Wolves fan or not, if you’ve not watched the Raul Jimenez: Code Red documentary yet, please go watch it.
It’s so eye opening about the whole scary incident that happened just a year ago and it’s crazy to think that he’s back playing again already!
— matt lockley (@matt_lockley) November 20, 2021
Heartbreaking. Harrowing. Incredibly difficult to watch for well over half of it.
But by the end? Uplifting. Life affirming. Brilliant.
Cant recommend it highly enough. Just watch it and try not to cry throughout.
Raul Jimenez: Code Red: https://t.co/V1xfJejLMM via @bbciplayer— 🐺Mark /\_/\⭐ (@markgeveritt) November 20, 2021
Just watched Raul Jimenez: Code Red on @BBCiPlayer. Definitely worth a watch and brilliant to see him back playing.
— Richard W (@richardwoodger) November 22, 2021
Just watched Code Red, the Raul Jimenez story. Very well done Wolves media team, a compelling watch and superbly put together. Highly recommended. Having spoken to him on Saturday too, he seems a very nice man. Well done to him too.
— john wragg (@downthelamb) November 22, 2021
Watching ‘Raul Jimenez: Code Red’. Tough watch at times. Nuno comes across exactly how you’d expect, he’s a good man. @Raul_Jimenez9 is incredible though. Serious cojones on that lad. Love hearing that he’s scored now he’s back. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Sam Whitaker (@Samwhi) November 21, 2021
Raul Jimenez Code red – a really intriguing watch.
Nuno speaking about the incident and crying had me….amazing to think we actually went on to beat Arsenal that day – incredible even.Special player and so good to see him back to what he’s so good at 🧡
— Paul Goodman (@MrPauloGoodman) November 21, 2021
Just watched Raul Jimenez:Code Red. So hard to watch at times and very emotional. Nuno in tears.. Absolutely no doubt Raul is a Wolves legend and hopefully he will be here for many more years. #Wolves
— Epic_Wolf (@Epic_Wolf) November 21, 2021
Code Red is incredible man. Absolutely phenomenal watch. What a complete machine Raul Jimenez is. ❤️
— KK (@_KKWWFC) November 20, 2021
The @Wolves ‘Code Red’ documentary on Raul Jimenez is a really well put together story of his recovery from such a serious injury. Really worth a watch on the BBC iPlayer. Hats off to those who made it. 🇲🇽#wolves #jimenez
— Adam Cottier (@Adam_Cottier) November 20, 2021