Reigning Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has suffered a torn ACL on the eve of the Women’s European Championship, the Spanish federation (RFEF) has announced.
The injury proves to be a serious blow for Spain’s chances at a first European title and for the sport as a whole, considering Alexia is one of the biggest stars in the game.
The Barcelona star suffered the injury in training ahead of Spain’s group stage opener and was taken to the hospital where test confirmed the injury.
“The tests carried out on the Spanish international on the afternoon of this Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at King Edward VII’s hospital in London, have confirmed that the captain of the Spanish Women’s National Team suffers a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee,” the RFEF released in a statement.