Aitana Bonmatí, the celebrated Spanish midfielder and three-time Ballon d'Or winner, has suffered a broken leg during a training session with the Spanish national team. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas, Spain.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed that Bonmatí sustained a fracture in her left fibula after an awkward landing during what they described as an accidental action. Following the incident, Bonmatí underwent tests by the medical services of the RFEF, which revealed the extent of the injury.
As a result of the injury, Bonmatí has been ruled out of Spain's upcoming Women's Nations League final second leg against Germany. This is a significant setback for the reigning world champions, as Bonmatí played a crucial role in their recent successes, including leading Spain to the Euro 2025 final. She played 77 minutes of the first leg against Germany. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw. Spain will host Germany for the second leg on Tuesday.
Bonmatí will now return to Barcelona to begin her recovery period with her club. Catalan media outlets suggest she could be sidelined for a minimum of two months, with the possibility of an extended absence of more than three months if surgery is required.
This injury interrupts Bonmatí's stellar run, which includes recently becoming the first player to win the women's Ballon d'Or three times. She has also topped the Guardian's list of the 100 best female footballers in the world for the past two years. Last season, she won a domestic treble with Barcelona.
Spain has reached the finals of the last four major tournaments. They beat England in the 2023 Women's World Cup and France in the 2024 Women's Nations League. They lost to England on penalties in the Euro 2025 final.
The absence of Bonmatí will undoubtedly be felt by both the Spanish national team and FC Barcelona. Her creativity, vision, and goal-scoring ability have been instrumental to their success. The focus now shifts to her recovery and rehabilitation, with hopes that she will make a full and speedy return to the pitch.
