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Spain Face Portugal Opener With Bonmatí Back and Paredes Suspended

Encouraging fitness updates for Aitana Bonmatí alongside Alexia Putellas have lifted the squad’s spirits

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Soccer Football - Women's Nations League - League A - Portugal v Spain - Estadio Capital do Movel, Pacos de Ferreira, Portugal - April 4, 2025 Spain's Aitana Bonmati during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Miguel Vidal
Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Final - Arsenal v FC Barcelona - Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal - May 24, 2025 FC Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Pedro Nunes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Overview

  • Spain open their Euro 2025 campaign against Portugal in Zurich on July 3 as one of the tournament favorites in a Group B that also features Belgium and Italy.
  • Alexia Putellas has been cleared for selection after fully recovering from the ACL injury that sidelined her at Euro 2022.
  • Aitana Bonmatí rejoined training on Monday following treatment for viral meningitis, and coach Montse Tomé praised her positive progress while maintaining caution over her match fitness.
  • Irene Paredes will miss the opener as she serves the second game of a two-match UEFA suspension for a straight red card incurred in July 2024.
  • Coach Montse Tomé is using final warm-ups in Switzerland to test squad depth and prioritizing player health management ahead of the group stage.