A Barcelona star has been hospitalized with a serious illness, casting doubt over their participation in the upcoming matches.
The player, a mainstay for the national team as well as the club, was taken to the hospital after producing a significant fever that prompted medical testing.
Euro 2025 will not be easy for Spain with Group B, consisting of Portugal, Belgium, and Italy, proving a tough challenge at best.
The key player is Aitana Bonmatí, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, and central to Spain’s women’s football team that won the World Cup and Nations League in 2023, as reported by Barcablaugranes.
The 27-year-old Barcelona midfielder was diagnosed with seasonal viral meningitis, which prohibited her from taking part in a recent 3-1 friendly win against Japan.
Bonmatí’s diagnosis now throws into question her fitness for Euro, leaving the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and fans on edge regarding her status.
Bonmatí shared an Instagram post from her hospital bed, exhibiting her strength watching her teammates.
Coach Montse Tomé addressed the situation, “It sounds bad, but it is all under control” – no indication was made of how long her illness may last.
Bonmatí’s 30 goals in 78 caps illustrate her critical importance as a midfielder for Spain. The football world has sent their best wishes, and England’s Sarina Wiegman noted Bonmatí’s influence on the tournament.
While viral meningitis is a less serious form than bacterial meningitis, it requires careful management, and Bonmatí’s health is being monitored with some caution.
As Spain prepares for its opener against Finland on July 3, losing Bonmatí could put pressure on Alexia Putellas and Patri Guijarro.
The public is optimistically hoping for a quick recovery, but for the moment, Bonmatí’s health is paramount over Spain’s aspirations to claim their first Euro.
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