Ballon d'Or Star Sidelined with Fractured Fibula
Spain's preparations for a decisive Nations League final have been shattered by the news that star midfielder Aitana Bonmati has suffered a broken leg in training. The reigning world champions will be without their three-time Ballon d'Or winner for the crucial second leg against Germany on Tuesday.
Training Ground Accident Rules Out Key Player
The serious injury occurred during a session at the Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas on Sunday. According to a statement from the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Bonmati fell awkwardly after a bad landing in an accidental action, finishing the morning session in significant pain.
Medical tests conducted on Sunday, November 30, confirmed the worst: a fracture in her left fibula. The Barcelona playmaker has now returned to her club to begin what is expected to be a lengthy rehabilitation process, leaving a gaping hole in the Spanish midfield.
Huge Blow for Spain in Winner-Takes-All Clash
This development is a monumental setback for Spain. The Nations League final is perfectly poised after a goalless first leg in Kaiserslautern. Bonmati, who played 77 minutes in that match, will now play no part in the deciding clash at Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano.
The absence of their creative talisman represents a severe tactical and psychological blow for the team as they aim to secure another major trophy. Her influence this year has been unparalleled, having just secured an unprecedented third women's Ballon d'Or following a domestic treble with Barcelona and leading Spain to the Euro 2025 final.
Spain's manager now faces the daunting task of reorganising her side to overcome a strong German team without their most celebrated player. Meanwhile, Barcelona must also plan for a period without their midfield maestro as they continue their campaign at the top of the Spanish league.
