Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati cut a disconsolate figure as she picked up her Player of the Tournament award at Euro 2025 on Sunday, minutes after her side finished as runners-up after losing a penalty shootout to England in the final.

Aitana Bonmati claimed Spain’s penalty shootout loss to England in the Euro 2025 final was “cruel” after La Roja were the better side in the match.

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner spent four days in hospital before the Euros but has come alive in the knockout stages to lead Spain into the final

Aitana Bonmatí has led Spain to the Women's European Championship final after a challenging start. On Wednesday, she scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 semifinal victory over Germany, setting up a rematch against England.

The midfielder was in hospital less than a week before the tournament began but she is back to her best when it matters most

Spain's Aitana Bonmati, after overcoming a meningitis scare, played a vital role in Spain's runner-up finish at Euro 2025. Despite a tough loss to England on penalties, she reflects on resilience and lessons learned,

Spain's Aitana Bonmatí delivered a clutch 113th-minute goal to break the tie vs. Germany. 4 DAYS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・1:11

Cerys Jones and Tamerra Griffin analyse the main talking points as Spain beat Germany in their Euro 2025 semi-final

Spain’s Aitana Bonmati celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between Germany and Spain at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)