🚑 Aitana Bonmati in hospital, Women's EURO at risk | OneFootball

Aitana Bonmatí, one of the leading figures of the Spanish National Team and FC Barcelona, has been diagnosed with viral meningitis and remains hospitalized. The news comes just days before the start of the 2025 Women's Euro Cup, in which Spain is one of the main favorites.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has confirmed that the player did not take part in the recent friendly against Japan due to a feverish illness. After undergoing medical tests, health services determined that she is suffering from viral meningitis. Although this variant is usually less serious than the bacterial form, it requires rest and hospital monitoring.

The head coach Montse Tomé has acknowledged that it is a worrying situation, but that it is under control. In a press conference, she stated that there is no set timeline for the player’s recovery, although the coaching staff remains hopeful that she can join the team during the tournament. "We will wait for her until the end," she said.

Bonmatí herself shared an image on social media from her hospital bed, cheering on her teammates while watching the match on television. Her message has sparked a wave of support from fans, teammates, and figures from women’s football.

Spain is scheduled to travel to Switzerland in the coming days, where they will make their debut on July 3 against Portugal. The possible absence of Bonmatí is a major setback for the team, which hopes that the midfielder can rejoin the group if her recovery progresses favorably.

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