Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí will undergo surgery and is expected too be sidelined for approximately five months, the club confirmed Friday.The injury occurred during international duty with Spain, were she played in a goalless draw against Germany in the first leg of their Nations League semifinal.
The loss of the reigning Ballon d’Or Féminin winner is a critically important blow to Barcelona’s ambitions in both the Champions League and domestic competition. Bonmatí’s absence complicates Barça’s midfield options, notably with Patri Guijarro and kika Nazareth already ruled out for the remainder of the year due to injury.
Bonmatí initially hoped to remain with the Spanish national team, but medical advice recommended her return to Barcelona for treatment. While a return before the end of the club season isn’t entirely ruled out, her recovery timeline casts doubt on her availability for the majority of remaining fixtures.
The Champions League final, scheduled for May 22 in Oslo, remains a potential target should barcelona advance.However, the final round of Liga F matches is set for a week later, potentially presenting a tight timeframe for Bonmatí’s recovery.
barcelona will look to Laia Aleixandri and Alexia Putellas to anchor the midfield, with younger players vicky Lopez, Sydney Schertenleib, and Clara serrajordi vying for playing time.
