Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati played the final nine minutes of Spain’s 2025 European Championship group stage win over Portugal on Thursday, returning four days after being discharged from hospital following a viral meningitis diagnosis.

Aitana Bonmati has rejoined Spain's squad for the Women's European Championship in Switzerland after being discharged from hospital following a bout of viral meningitis in a big boost for the world champions two days ahead of their opening match.

The Spanish soccer federation says midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has left the hospital and is expected to rejoin the Spain squad in the next few days to try to play in the Women’s European Championship.