Misfortune for Spain? Bonmatí is in hospital with viral meningitis
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, 27, was admitted to a Madrid hospital with viral meningitis just days before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off.
She missed Spain’s 3–1 friendly win over Japan after reporting persistent fever; follow-up tests confirmed the diagnosis.
Coach Montse Tomé and medical staff confirmed the illness is “under control,” though no precise return date has been provided.