"I maybe had little injuries, one month, one month and a half, but never four or five months with a surgery. It's the first time I'm in this situation. But I am taking it positively. I am taking this moment to relax, to think about myself and to be calm."
"Because looking back now, it's been so many years at the top level, without hardly any rest, playing almost everything which, in addition to a lot of victories and great moments, brings with it significant wear and tear. I think this injury can help me relax in a way I have not in recent years. It's another goal for me, a different goal than winning trophies or something like that."
Aitana Bonmatí, 27, topped ESPN FC Women's Rank for a third consecutive year after a season with Barcelona that included a domestic treble and finals appearances in the Champions League and Euro 2025. The three-time Ballon d'Or winner broke her leg in training ahead of Spain's Nations League final, suffering an injury that required surgery and a five-month layoff. Bonmatí described this as her first long-term injury and is approaching the recovery positively, using the enforced break to rest, reflect, and focus on rehabilitation. Years of near-constant competition with Barcelona and Spain have caused significant wear and tear, and Bonmatí views recovery as a new personal goal to return better.
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