BARCELONA – Three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has delivered a stinging critique of the current state of women’s football in Spain, calling for an immediate overhaul of the sport’s infrastructure.
Speaking to the International Sports Press Association after being named the Best Female Athlete of 2025, the Barcelona midfielder expressed her growing frustration with the lack of progress in Liga F. Despite Spain’s dominance on the international stage, Bonmatí believes the domestic game is stagnating.
Talent Drain and Failed Promises
Bonmatí, who is currently sidelined with an injury, warned that the league’s failure to evolve is leading to a mass exodus of Spanish talent to foreign leagues.
“We’ve been asking for this for years and nothing happens. I’m tired of complaining in vain,” Bonmatí stated. “There is so much talent being wasted, and so many players are leaving to seek new challenges elsewhere. Something is fundamentally wrong.”
The midfield maestro emphasized that the league requires more than just “words” from governing bodies. She called for better resources and a more competitive championship to ensure the growth of the game matches the success of the national team and FC Barcelona.
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Injury Update: The Long Road to Recovery
Currently recovering from a fractured left fibula sustained in late November, Bonmatí’s absence has been deeply felt by Barça. While the injury was initially thought to be season-ending, the 28-year-old superstar remains optimistic about a comeback.
“My goal is to return to the pitch before the season ends. I am undergoing intensive treatment,” she revealed. In the meantime, the FIFA The Best winner has been using her rare time away from the game to recharge with her family, though her mind remains focused on the future of the sport she leads.
Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.
