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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati says Spain's Euro 2025 final loss to the Lionesses "will hurt for some time".
Aitana Bonmati has voiced her disappointment after Spain’s hopes of European glory ended in a tense penalty shootout defeat to England.
Spain's reign as European champions is over after a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to England in the Euro 2025 final. Despite a valiant effort, *La Roja* were undone in Basel, with key players Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey both seeing their spot-kicks saved by a superb Hannah Hampton. The Ballon d'Or winner and Women's Super League standout were left to rue missed opportunities as the Lionesses clinched victory, ending Spain's hopes of back-to-back titles
Barcelona will pursue re-negotiations with shirt sponsor Spotify, as they look to maximise the value of recent successes and stars like Lamine Yamal.
Just weeks after a scary hospital stint, the Barcelona phenom rose like a phoenix to smash in the decisive goal, crushing Germany and catapulting La Roja into Sunday's thrilling final!
Aitana Bonmati has revealed that her stunning extra-time winner against Germany in the Euro 2025 semi-final was no fluke, crediting Spain's preparation and goalkeeping coach for spotting a weakness in German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger's game. Her strike sent La Roja into their first-ever European Championship final, where they’ll face England in a World Cup final rematch.
