Three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí suffers leg fracture in national team training

The best footballer in the world, Aitana Bonmatí, has suffered a fracture of her left fibula in training with the Spanish national team on Sunday morning, leaving her out of action for up to three months. 

The winner of the last three Ballon d'Or awards fell awkwardly during a "fortuitous action" during training, as the Spanish football federation reported. 

Tests carried out by the medical services of the federation on Sunday revealed a fracture in the Catalan's left fibula.

Bonmatí will return to Barcelona, where she will begin her recovery period.

The first game Bonmatí will miss will be Tuesday's Nations League final second leg against Germany. Spain are looking to retain their title after a 0-0 first leg result in Germany last Friday. 

Barça Femení currently hold a six-point lead at the top of the league table, and sit level top of the Champions League group, with three wins and a draw from four games. 

The blaugrana are already without some key players, as Patri Guijarro suffered a fracture in her right foot some weeks ago, while Kika Nazareth also picked up an injury during this international break.