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Bonmati Leaves Hospital After Viral Meningitis but Spain Awaits Euro Opener Fitness

Her uncertain recovery timeline prompts coach Montse Tomé to prepare 18-year-old Vicky Lopez as a potential replacement

Overview

  • Aitana Bonmati was discharged from a Madrid hospital on June 29 after being treated for viral meningitis.
  • Her ability to join Spain’s Group B opener against Portugal on July 2 remains under medical evaluation.
  • Coach Montse Tomé is preparing 18-year-old Vicky Lopez to assume Bonmati’s creative midfield duties if required.
  • The Spanish squad departed for Switzerland on June 28 and will compete against Portugal, Belgium and Italy in the group stage.
  • Federation medical teams are closely monitoring potential contagion risks among players following Bonmati’s diagnosis.