Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati Named Women's Champions League Player of Season

Aitana Bonmati of FC Barcelona was named the Women's Champions League player of the season for 2024/25, marking her third consecutive year receiving this honor. Despite Barcelona's narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the final, Bonmati made a significant impact with four goals and five assists, including a standout solo goal in the semifinals against Chelsea that was voted the best goal of the season. Barcelona had a strong representation in the team of the season, with Bonmati, Mapi León, Patri Guijarro, and Claudia Pina included, while Arsenal contributed five players. Additionally, Melchie Dumornay of Lyon was recognized as the best young player of the season. UEFA's Technical Observers highlighted Bonmati's leadership and ability to control the game throughout the tournament. Her consistent excellence solidifies her dominance in European women's football, even without the Champions League trophy this year.