MADRID (AP) — Spain will defend its Women’s Nations League title amid the letdown of losing one of its best players just two days before the final.

Three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí fractured her leg in training on Sunday and will not play in Tuesday’s second leg against Germany in Madrid. The teams drew 0-0 in the first leg on Friday in Germany.

“It’s a huge loss,” Spain coach Sonia Bermúdez said Monday. “Yesterday the mood was a bit down because it’s hard when a teammate is injured. We hope she recovers as soon as possible. The team is fine and knows they’ll have all the support in the world. We want to dedicate the victory to those who are injured. Aitana wanted to be in the final with us, but we have to prioritize the players’ health.”

Bonmatí landed awkwardly in an accid

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