From Hospital Bed to Hero: Bonmatí's Goal Sends Spain to First Euros Final

From hospital bed to hero: Bonmatí's goal sends Spain to first Euros final

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England v Spain: Aitana Bonmati's journey from hospital bed to hero status

Aitana Bonmati's place at Euro 2025 was under threat when she was struck down with viral meningitis before the tournament. She might yet leave it with a winner's medal.

Bonmati: Spain had intel on Berger for winner

Spain's match-winner Aitana Bonmatí said she knew Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger would leave space at her near post after scoring the goal which sets up a European Championship final against England on Sunday.

Germany offer steely resilience but Bonmatí’s moment of magic solves puzzle

Wück’s team defended with bravery but Spain playmaker’s individual brilliance trumped power of collectiveIt took just one moment. One clever movement into space, one cutting through pass and one brilliant finish for Spain to finally undo a resilient German defence. When Aitana Bonmatí angled home a shot from a tight angle deep into extra time, she not only sent her side through to a final of a women’s Euros for the first time but also proved so …