Spain coach Montse Tomé says she has to rein Aitana Bonmatí in as the midfielder pushes to start Thursday's European Championship opener against Portugal after recovering from viral meningitis.

Spain coach Montse Tomé says star playmaker Aitana Bonmatí is making good progress after recovering from viral meningitis and might even be available for the world champion's opening match at the Women's European Championship.

Spanish soccer star Aitana Bonmatí has been hospitalized with viral meningitis just days before the start of the Women’s Euros on Wednesday, her manager Montse Tomé said.