Aitana Bonmatí began the Women’s European Championship recovering from a hospital stay. On Wednesday, she steered Spain to another major final against England. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner

Bonmatí’s road to success at Euro 2025 has been far from easy. Just days before the tournament began, she was hospitalized with viral meningitis after coming down with a high fever on June 27. She missed Spain’s friendly against Japan and watched the match from her hospital bed.

Aitana Bonmatí commented Spain’s new achievements. The Spanish women national team’s victory over Germany in the Women’s Euro 2025 semi-finals marks the first time that La Roja have defeated DFB-Frauenteam and also their first Euros final in history.