Bonmatí Back on the Pitch After Injury-Plagued Season

Barcelona Femení have returned to training as they prepare to defend last season's historic Quadruple, and their talismanic midfielder Aitana Bonmatí is ready to reclaim her throne as the world's best player.

The three-time Ballon d'Or winner joined her teammates in training this week after spending the summer working intensively with a personal trainer to strengthen her ankle, which was broken back in November. The injury caused her to miss the vast majority of the 2025-26 season and limited her contribution to Barça's success.

"Starting My 15th Season at Barça"

Bonmatí marked her return with a social media post, sharing pictures of her back in training with the caption: "Starting my 15th season at Barça, more than half my life. With great desire to enjoy football again after a complicated and different year."

The 27-year-old midfielder has now spent over half her life at La Masia and the first team, becoming one of the most decorated players in women's football history.

New Leadership Role for Barcelona Star

This season represents a significant turning point for Bonmatí, who now becomes the undisputed leader of the team following the summer departures of legendary figures like Mapi León and Alexia Putellas.

While Bonmatí was already recognized as the best player in the world, she now carries even more responsibility as one of the most experienced members of the squad. She will be looking to lead a young Barcelona Femení side to another successful season as they aim to defend their unprecedented Quadruple.

With her ankle fully recovered and her determination renewed, Bonmatí is poised to once again dominate the women's game and guide Barcelona through what promises to be another crucial campaign.