Triple Ballon d’Winner Aitana Bonmati was injured while training with the Spanish national team. As confirmed by the Royal Spanish Federation (RFEF), the midfielder is expected to be released in the next two months.
After defeating Denmark (1-0) on Friday, La roja They are set to face Germany in the Nations League final on Tuesday, where newly appointed Sonia Bermudez will face the first question of her career. What will his team look like without Aitana Bonmati, who has become the most popular player after Alexia Putellas in the women’s game?
Bonmati has already returned to Barcelona, where the tests confirmed the injury to his Fibula (Fracture), and is expected to miss at least three months as he undergoes surgery. And in Barcelona, this only worsens the current difficulties. The Catalans are already working with a limited squad due to FFP restrictions, which have forced the sale of players such as Jana Fernandez out of the club.
Bonmati would miss important fixtures including Champions League ties against Benfica and Paris FC in December, as well as at least nine Preparations in Liga F. Bonmati will also miss the Copa de La Reina clash with Alaves, scheduled for the 11th of January. Irene Paredes, who works with both the Club and the national team, described Aitana’s absence as “Important” for both teams. So far this season, he has registered six goals and three assists from fifteen games.
His contribution goes a long way. Aitana brought a Catalan character to the team, omnipresent and pressing the machine whenever possible. In many ways, the captain by default, no matter who ‘officially speaks’ the team. His inspiration, as a child, was none other than Andres Iniesta, he was often compared to, and unlike most, with good reason. Both technically and intellectually, bonmati is an installer and a game changer. His late arrival in the box can be replaced, but his vision and leadership is a difficult task.
Live long, Aitana Bonmatí. pic.twitterst.com/izrcdlrk3b
– Barcantre (@barcacentre) December 1, 2025
In the short term, Clara Serrajordi appears as the name to replace him in the heart of the Midfield of Barcelona, even though he was only 17 years old. Like BonMati, he also comes from La Masia. His record in front of goal, at this early stage, is impressive, at least, which means that other players have to fill the gap. Another option would be with laia alexandri climbing, although it plays mainly as a back position.
It is difficult for Bermudez to find solutions against Germany, given that the two teams clashed in a 0-0 draw during the first leg of the Nations League Final. Contrary to most sports, La roja GETINEDE AND DOING TO BE INTERRUPTED TO TRAIN INTERAN GERAN MERAN. Putellas, who scored against Levante, will be asked to be clinical in the box at every opportunity.
The Bermudez question remains: Do you trust the youth? While his male counterpart often has players in races, Bonmati’s injury is not BenMUdez’s. Now he needs to show whether he chooses to trust the promising children, or he will renew his current alternatives. One of the issues that comes with Aleixandri is that it leads to a lower midfield, which conflicts with current priorities. This is us You need to work effectively before the goal, something that they have fought to do in all categories, whether it is each group or gender.
Spain have not lost a single game in their last 5 matches, but have dropped points against Germany and England. Even with a comfortable win over Sweden however, this team is looking too far. Solving problems was not his forte, and with Bonmati gone, there is a chance to earn the respect his administrative work will pay him. Another possible approach is early, and comparable to Montse Tome.
