Spain Welcomes Back Aitana Bonmati After Her Hospitalisation
Spain welcomes back Aitana Bonmati after her hospitalisation, bringing a wave of relief to the national team ahead of their Euro 2025 campaign. The Barcelona star, who has won the Ballon d’Or for two consecutive years, had been receiving treatment for viral meningitis in a Madrid hospital, causing her to miss Spain’s 3-1 friendly victory over Japan last Friday. Thankfully, she was discharged on Sunday and has now rejoined her teammates in Switzerland, ready to continue preparations for the tournament.
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A Huge Boost for the Team
The Spanish Football Federation shared photos of the 27-year-old midfielder arriving at the team hotel late Monday, and fans were thrilled to see her smiling again. A post on X captured the excitement of her return, saying, “And when we thought the day had given its all… @AitanaBonmati trains again with @sefutbolfem in Switzerland. What a joy to have you back, Aita!” Her presence is a massive boost for the world champions, who will benefit greatly from her experience and skill on the field. Bonmati has an impressive record, scoring 30 goals in 78 appearances for Spain, and her leadership will be key as they head into the competition.
Focus on Euro 2025 Campaign
While it is still uncertain when Bonmati will be fully ready to play, her return to training is a positive sign for Spain. The team is preparing for their first Euro 2025 match in Bern on Thursday, where they will face Portugal in their Group B opener. After that, they will take on Belgium in Thun on Monday before wrapping up the group stage with a match against Italy back in Bern. With Bonmati back with the squad, there is renewed confidence within the team as they aim to defend their world champion status and make a strong run in the Euros. Fans and teammates alike are hoping to see her on the pitch soon, bringing her creativity and energy to Spain’s midfield as they chase another major title.
