Aitana Bonmati back with Spain Euros squad after treatment for viral meningitis
Bonmati, who has won the Ballon d'Or for the past two years, was absent for her country's 3-1 friendly win over Japan on Friday as she received treatment at a Madrid hospital. She was discharged on Sunday.
The Spanish Football Federation shared photos on social media of the 27-year-old arriving at the team hotel late on Monday.
🌜 Y cuando creíamos que el día lo había dado todo de sí… @AitanaBonmati 𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗮 𝗹𝗮 @sefutbolfem 𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘇𝗮.
🙌 ¡Qué alegría tenerte de vuelta, Aita! 🙌 #WEURO2025 | #JugarLucharYGanar pic.twitter.com/p4qtn3az1v
— Selección Española Femenina de Fútbol (@SEFutbolFem) June 30, 2025
A post on X read: '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!'
The arrival of Bonmati, who has scored 30 times in 78 matches for her country, will be a big boost for the world champions, but it remains to be seen when she will be available to play.
Spain begin their Euros campaign in Bern on Thursday with a Group B fixture against Portugal.
They will then face Belgium in Thun on Monday before concluding the group phase against Italy back in Bern.
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