MADRID, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Spain's women's national team has received a boost before flying to Switzerland for the Women's European Championship with the news that star player Aitana Bonmati has left hospital after having tested positive for viral meningitis.
The two-time Ballon d'Or winner was taken to hospital on Friday after feeling ill with a fever after tests confirmed viral meningitis.
That meant she missed Friday's 3-1 friendly win over Japan, with her participation in the Euros in doubt. However, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Sunday morning that Aitana has been allowed to leave hospital after responding to treatment.
The Spain squad flies to Switzerland on Sunday afternoon, although Aitana will not be flying out with them.
"Aitana Bonmati has been allowed to leave hospital and she will return to the team in the coming days," informed the RFEF.
It seems unlikely that she will have recovered when the World Cup winner begins its Euros campaign against Portugal on July 3, but Spain will be confident of victory after having beaten Portugal twice in the recent UEFA Nations League group stage, with a 4-2 away win followed by a 7-1 thrashing at home in April.
Spain then faces Belgium on July 7 and completes the group stage against Italy four days later. ■