The FC Barcelona and national team midfielder was captain and supporter in Spain’s debut in the European Championship from the stands
The best moment of the afternoon came when Aitana ran towards Mollet’s to celebrate her goal with her
The Spanish team smiled again. And a great ‘culprit’ of it was Alexia Putellas. The Catalan midfielder witnessed the debut against Finland from the stands at Stadium MK and was a fan and captain at the same time. Player number ’12’.
Even before the match began, her teammates gave her the shirt that bears her name, although she preferred to wear the Virginia Torrecillaalways present.
All the lights were on her. Y Alexia he suffered with the team, he was angry with Finland’s first goal, he celebrated like nobody else’s goal Patri Pebble and immediately afterwards he protested when he saw that it had been annulled because the ball had gone out. His face changed again after the great header from Irene Paredes which meant the tie for Spain. And she applauded like the most in Milton Keynes.
THE CELEBRATION OF AITANA
The best moment of the afternoon came with the 2-1 Aitana Bonmati. The one from Sant Pere de Ribes turned the score around with another great header and ran to celebrate with Alexia. The captain limped down the stairs and returned the gesture with a kiss in the air. Of course, both she and Jorge Vilda They told her not to get any closer to the stands because UEFA could fine her.
CAPTAIN
And it is that the presence of the Best Player in the world was key to the dressing room. “Having her here gives you peace,” he assured. Mapi Leon at the end of the game, “knowing that he is there pushing gives us security”. “I wish I could stay for the entire championship,” he added. Mariona Caldentey.
If it were for Alexiawould stay in England. She must return for surgery and be able to start her recovery as soon as possible. But even if she is 1,138 kilometers away, she will still be present every day and at every game. Because this European Championship began to be played for her.