Aitana Bonmatí takes command of the Red

“My legs don’t shake,” he assured. Aitana Bonmatí after Spain’s triumphant debut against Finland (4-1) in the European Championship in England. Neither the legs, nor the head as he showed with his stubbornness in the second goal of the Red, nor the firm hand when it comes to taking command of this team when he needed it most. In the absence of Alexia Putellasthe Barça midfielder has not hesitated to put on the team by montera and rise as the improvised leader of La Roja towards her European dream.

Although at this time the entire team has conspired to fill the immense void left by the Ballon d’Or and the figure is not just one player but the entire group, as could be seen in the team’s win against the Nordics -they scored four different players-, the truth is that the character, the impetus and the brain of Aitana They are the current helm of this team.

Spain smiles again and has left very good feelings. He has shown that he knows how to suffer, that he knows how to come back, that he knows how to generate danger and score goals, dispelling the doubts, at least for the moment, of those who questioned the success and effectiveness of these players. Those of Vilda have given reasons to trust them despite the absence of their great reference.

and that’s where Aitana Bonmatí He wanted to take a step forward without complexes, with authority, with his style of play and one hundred percent Barça DNA that has also submerged Spain. He took command when the score was against and did not hesitate to lead the comeback and score a great header from a real crack. He played Alexia and dedicated his goal to her. A whole repertoire that earned her the title of Best Player of the Match.

“When they give you prizes like that, they always like it. But the important thing is how the team has performed, how it has come out of an adverse result and even more so after the week we’ve had, which hasn’t been easy mentally,” says the Catalan.

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“Sometimes in the face of difficulties there are opportunities and this was one for the team to become stronger and more team than ever,” he added, aware that the time has come to take a step forward. “My legs aren’t shaking. It’s time to take a step forward, not just me but all of us. Alexia is a player we’re going to miss a lot but we’re going to try to make her as little noticeable as possible”.

Victimism and regrets are of no use anymore. It is time to take on new challenges. And for this Aitana feels more than prepared.