The two-time Ballon d’Or winner spent four days in hospital before the Euros but has come alive in the knockout stages to lead Spain into the final

Aitana Bonmatí has led Spain to the Women's European Championship final after a challenging start. On Wednesday, she scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 semifinal victory over Germany, setting up a rematch against England.

Spain’s Aitana Bonmati celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between Germany and Spain at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)