The Barcelona midfielder has won each of the last three prizes - but the 2026 accolade will go to someone else at Monday's ceremony in London after Bonmati's injury-hit campaign
After the break, USWNT stars returned to Europe as Alyssa Thompson shined for Chelsea, Emily Fox featured for Arsenal, and Lily Yohannes' Lyon thrashed PSG.
Sam Coffey's Man City beat Emily Fox's Arsenal, Alyssa Thompson shines for Chelsea, Naomi Girma is injured in training and Phallon Tullis-Joyce shuts out Liverpool.
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has reiterated her ambition to deliver a maiden Women's Champions League crown ahead of an emotional return to former side Lyon. The French tactician takes her squad across the Channel for Wednesday's clash, seeking to set personal sentiment aside and maintain the Londoners' unblemished continental start.
Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze is eager to measure the Blues' European credentials when they travel to face former club Lyon in the Women's Champions League. Both heavyweights enter the clash aiming to preserve their flawless starts to the continental campaign, setting the stage for a compelling showdown at the Groupama Stadium.
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