Aitana Bonmatí’s Injury Update
Aitana Bonmatí, the acclaimed midfielder for Spain, will miss upcoming matches due to a broken fibula suffered in training just days before the UEFA Nations League final against Germany. The injury occurred during weekend practice and was officially acknowledged by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Sunday.
At 27 years old, the three-time Ballon d’Or winner faces a period off the field as she returns to her club, FC Barcelona, for extensive medical assessments. Initial reports suggest that if surgery is not necessary, her recovery could take about two months; however, a surgical procedure could extend her absence further.
Impact on the National Team
The timing of Bonmatí’s injury could not be more critical, as it comes just before Spain’s crucial match against Germany at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, where the team is looking to defend their Nations League title. The first leg of the final concluded in a scoreless tie, and now Spain must find new tactics without Bonmatí’s expertise on the field.
The national team is already dealing with another player absent due to injury—Patri Guijarro, another midfielder from Barcelona—placing additional pressure on coach Sonia Bermúdez to rearrange the squad’s midfield. Without both stars, younger players like Vicky López, Sydney Schertenleib, and Clara Serrajordi are expected to step up into more significant roles.
Bonmatí’s Season Performance
Bonmatí has had a productive season so far, contributing six goals and four assists across her 15 appearances for Barcelona. As the club approaches the year’s end, they have five matches remaining, which include crucial fixtures in the Women’s Champions League. Currently, the team is performing well both in domestic play, sitting atop Liga F with a six-point lead after 12 matches, and leading their Champions League group on goal difference ahead of OL Lyonnes.
