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From hospital bed to Euro hero – Spain’s Bonmati back to her best

From hospital bed to Euro hero – Spain’s Bonmati back to her best

Summary

Aitana Bonmati, a Spanish soccer player, helped her team reach the Women's Euro 2025 final by scoring the winning goal against Germany. She had previously been in the hospital with viral meningitis and was uncertain if she would be able to play in the tournament. Now recovered, Bonmati will lead Spain in the final against England.

Key Facts

  • Aitana Bonmati scored the goal that took Spain to the final of the Women's Euro 2025.
  • At the end of June, Bonmati was hospitalized with viral meningitis.
  • Viral meningitis is less severe than bacterial meningitis but still serious.
  • Bonmati returned to play as a substitute for Spain's opening match in the tournament.
  • Spain beat Germany with a late goal from Bonmati to reach the final.
  • Spain will play the final against England, in a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final.
  • Bonmati has won the Ballon d’Or, a top football honor, in the past two years.
  • Spain is competing in its first senior women's European Championship final.
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