{"id":1316808,"date":"2023-07-21T10:32:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T09:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1316808"},"modified":"2023-07-25T14:32:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T13:32:43","slug":"aitana-bonmati-ballon-dor-claims-spain-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/aitana-bonmati-ballon-dor-claims-spain-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;She&#8217;s a joke&#8221; &#8211; Aitana Bonmati runs the show as Spain thrash Costa Rica in World Cup opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Aitana Bonmati was the name on everyone&#8217;s lips as Spain beat Costa Rica 3-0 in their Women&#8217;s World Cup opener.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The build up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/spain-outright-odds-win-womens-world-cup-squad-route-to-the-final\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>World Cup for Spain<\/strong><\/a> was dominated by their off-field issues, with 15 players taking themselves out of contention after last season&#8217;s European Championships due to unhappiness with the way the federation were running the national team, as well as the position of Jorge Vilda as manager.<\/p>\n<p>But as the World Cup approached, a number of players made themselves available for selection, not including Barcelona centre-back Mapi Leon who stuck to the cause. Of those who did make themselves available, only three were picked with Bonmati joined by Mariona Caldentey and Ona Batlle.<\/p>\n<p>For Bonmati, the World Cup represents a chance for the Spaniard to further cement herself as the best midfielder in the world right now, especially with the door open for the Ballon d&#8217;Or Feminin this year. Alexia Putellas has won the award in each of the past two years but having missed the majority of the 2022\/23 campaign due to injury, a new name should be on the award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/womens-world-cup-best-players-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The most exciting players and teams at the 2023 Women&#8217;s World Cup<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/womens-world-cup-2023-outright-odds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Who are the favourites? Women&#8217;s World Cup 2023 odds<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/ellen-white-england-women-striker-rivalry-world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8220;It fired me up&#8221; &#8211; Ellen White talks England&#8217;s biggest rivalries<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bonmati is many people&#8217;s favourites for the Ballon d&#8217;Or Feminn after she starred for Barcelona as they won the Liga F and Women&#8217;s Champions League double, coming from behind to beat Wolfsburgin the final of the latter. During the campaign, Bonmati scored 14 goals and provided 17 assists, ensuring Barcelona didn&#8217;t miss Putellas as much as they might have.<\/p>\n<p>One of the first names on the Spanish team sheet, Bonmati started as part of a double pivot alongside Teresa Abelleira, but the Barcelona midfielder pushed up the pitch a lot especially as Spain played with a front six at times trying to break down a resolute Costa Rica defence.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It took Spain 21 minutes to eventually break the deadlock in what was a good performance for Costa Rican goalkeeper Daniel Solera, as Valeria del Campo put the ball into her own net after a cross from Esther Gonzalez. Within six minutes it was 3-0, with Esther netting the third, reacting quickest after Jenni Hermoso hit the bar &#8212; following Bonmati making it 2-0.<\/p>\n<p>In such as a short period of time, Bonmati&#8217;s goal displayed almost everything she is good at, receiving the ball in the box and opening up space with a neat turn before coolly finishing past Solera. Of course, Bonmati&#8217;s performance wasn&#8217;t just about her goal, with her overall passing play at a high level even when you regard the quality of the opposition.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u25ce 2022 Men&#8217;s World Cup: Spain beat Costa Rica 7-0 with 82% possession 17 shots to 0<\/p>\n<p>\u25c9 2023 Women&#8217;s World Cup: Spain beat Costa Rica 3-0 with 80% possession and 46 shots to 1<\/p>\n<p>La Roja\u2122<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FIFAWWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z6m8S9DS07\">pic.twitter.com\/z6m8S9DS07<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Squawka_Live\/status\/1682321841858265088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Bonmati ended the game with seven shots, two chances created, 87 touches and 56 of her 63 passes completed on top of seven recoveries. For many, a strong Spain run at the World Cup could be enough to secure Bonmati the Ballon d&#8217;Or, and the calls were ramping up on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;She&#8217;s an exceptional player and one that I really enjoy watching,&#8221; Fara Williams said on BBC&#8217;s coverage of the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Bonmati Ballon d\u2019Or campaign in full effect<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ame\u00e9 Ruszkai (@ameeruszkai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ameeruszkai\/status\/1682297638106873856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"fr\">Aitana Bonmati is a ridiculous footballer, lol.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Yash (@Odriozolite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Odriozolite\/status\/1682297441998221312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Her Ballon d\u2019Or campaign has begun ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cWhCHIs31O\">pic.twitter.com\/cWhCHIs31O<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Women\u2019s Transfer News (@womenstransfer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/womenstransfer\/status\/1682298749396086784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bonmati is the best player on the planet. There, I said it.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ESP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ESP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FIFAWWC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Graham Falk (@GrahamFalk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GrahamFalk\/status\/1682297953166278656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bonmati is special<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 James Lewis (@JamesLewisTZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JamesLewisTZ\/status\/1682301412955357185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Aitana Bonmat\u00ed really is a joy to watch isn\u2019t she.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Beth Lindop (@beth_lindop) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/beth_lindop\/status\/1682301585425088513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bonmati does everything so so seamlessly<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 moyoslaboratory (@moyoslaboratory) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/moyoslaboratory\/status\/1682301832519884800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Don&#8217;t tell me otherwise!<\/p>\n<p>Aitana Bonmati is winning the ballonD&#8217;or this season ??? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AMz24wsWSC\">pic.twitter.com\/AMz24wsWSC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ???????? (@harrisonfcb4) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/harrisonfcb4\/status\/1682301256172281857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Aitana Bonmati is an Iniesta replica. It&#8217;s insane how similar they are, even more than Pedri.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alosnirnika (@Zlatandiary) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Zlatandiary\/status\/1682307143511179264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bonmati should not be allowed to play until the quarter finals. It\u2019s not fair on everyone else otherwise. She\u2019s a joke.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jack Gidney (@Jgidney88) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jgidney88\/status\/1682298111589490688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Spain had the chance to make it 4-0 in the first half but Jenni Hermoso missed from the penalty spot, and we&#8217;ve not seen five spot-kicks in five games at the World Cup so far, with just two scored.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aitana Bonmati was the name on everyone&#8217;s lips as Spain beat Costa Rica 3-0 in their Women&#8217;s World Cup opener. 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