Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati has suffered a broken leg during training with the Spanish national team, sidelining the three-time Ballon d’Or winner for several months and casting a shadow over both her club and international campaigns.

The injury occurred on Sunday, November 30, 2025, ahead of the women’s Nations League final second leg against Germany, meaning Bonmati will miss the decisive match, as well as a number of crucial fixtures for Barcelona in domestic and European competitions.

Details of the Injury

According to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Bonmati sustained the injury following an accidental fall during a morning training session. She reportedly finished the session in pain, and medical evaluation confirmed a fracture in her left fibula.

Catalan media reports indicate that Bonmati will be out for a minimum of two months, though the recovery period may extend if surgery is required. She is set to return to Barcelona for her rehabilitation and treatment.

Impact on Spain National Team

Bonmati had started in the first leg of the Nations League final against Germany on Friday, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Spain coach Sonia Bermudez called the injury a “huge loss” for the squad, emphasizing the emotional and tactical impact of losing such a key player.

“Yesterday the mood was a bit down because it’s hard when a teammate is injured. We hope she recovers as soon as possible,” Bermudez said.
“The team is fine and knows they’ll have all the support in the world. We want to dedicate the victory to those who are injured.”

Spain captain Irene Paredes also expressed disappointment at Bonmati’s absence, highlighting her importance both on and off the pitch.

“Absences like Aitana’s throw you off because nobody likes to see a teammate getting injured and suffering,” Paredes said.
“But we’re going to move forward, we have other players and everyone is capable of contributing.”

Consequences for Barcelona

Bonmati’s injury is a significant blow to Barcelona women’s football, where she has been a central figure in their success over the past year. She will miss upcoming Champions League fixtures against Benfica and Paris FC, as well as Liga F matches and the Spanish Super Cup in January.

Barcelona currently leads the Liga F table by six points over Real Sociedad and shares the top spot in the Champions League league phase with French side Lyon. Bonmati’s absence could impact both competitions, particularly given her leadership and creative presence on the field.

Career Highlights of Aitana Bonmati

The 27-year-old midfielder enjoyed a remarkable 2025 season. Among her achievements:

• Became the first player to win the Women’s Ballon d’Or three times.
• Helped Barcelona secure a domestic treble.
• Reached the Euro 2025 final with Spain, losing to England on penalties.

Her injury marks a challenging period after what has been a career-defining year.

Looking Ahead

Spain will need to adjust tactics and squad selection as they approach the second leg of the Nations League final against Germany. Barcelona must also find ways to compensate for the loss in midfield creativity and leadership in both domestic and European competitions.

The football community will closely monitor Bonmati’s rehabilitation process, with hopes that she will return to peak form in time for the latter stages of the Champions League and crucial Liga F matches.