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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

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.