Alarms go off... but with a happy ending. Aitana Bonmatí has been discharged from the hospital and everything indicates that she will be able to join the Spanish women's national team training camp soon.
The FC Barcelona footballer has overcome the episode of viral meningitis that kept her at rest. If there are no relapses, she will be available to play in the decisive stage of the European Championship.
The scare was huge... but it's not serious
When it became known that Aitana Bonmatí was suffering from viral meningitis, the national team environment came to a halt. The diagnosis was serious and her participation in the European Championship was practically impossible. However, her recovery has been so positive that doctors have authorized her gradual reintegration into the group.
The player is already at home and will be evaluated in the coming days by RFEF's medical staff.
The good news has been received with great joy by Montse Tomé and her teammates, who never lost hope. Aitana is an essential pillar for the national team and her absence would have been a major emotional blow.
Aitana Bonmatí will return... and she can make a difference
The forecast is that Bonmatí will not play in the first matches of the group stage. She could join the team if Spain qualifies for the quarterfinals. That's where the world champion can make the difference.
There's no need to explain who Aitana Bonmatí is. The current Ballon d'Or, World Cup MVP, and absolute leader of Barça's women's team is the most influential footballer on the international scene. Her mere presence raises the level of any team and her absence creates a void that's hard to fill.
Montse Tomé has opted for a young, dynamic, and talented squad, but Aitana's return would be a boost of morale and quality to dream of the European title. The European Championship awaits, and Aitana wants to reign in this tournament as well.
Barça relieved: there's no relapse
At FC Barcelona's women's team, there have also been days of concern. Although Aitana is no longer involved in club activities, she remains a central figure.
President Laporta has been in constant contact with the doctors and the player's family. Her recovery has been followed discreetly, but also with optimism. The official version is clear: the meningitis was mild and has been overcome.
Now everything depends on how she responds physically in the coming days. If there's no setback, Spain will get its great leader back just in time for the key matches. The European Championship shines with Aitana Bonmatí's smile.