Aitana Bonmatí, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and Barcelona midfielder, was hospitalized in Madrid with viral meningitis just days before Spain's participation in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025. The Spanish national team coach, Montse Tomé, confirmed the diagnosis and stated that the situation was under control but did not provide a timeline for her recovery. Bonmatí was admitted to the hospital on June 27, 2025, amid concerns about possible contagion within the team. Spain was scheduled to travel to Switzerland on June 29 for the tournament, initially without her. After receiving treatment, Bonmatí was discharged from the hospital on June 29 and was expected to rejoin the national team in the coming days. She subsequently joined the Spanish squad in Lausanne, Switzerland, shortly before Spain's Euro 2025 debut. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) monitored the situation closely, and medical staff remained alert to any potential spread of the virus. Bonmatí's recovery and return to the team provide a boost to Spain's prospects in the tournament.