Aitana Bonmatí is already at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey ready to experience one of the most special moments of her career: the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The Barcelona midfielder, who is attending the match in her role as commentator for DAZN, has not wanted to hide her divided feelings about the presence of a football legend on the pitch.

Aitana's forecast: Spain wins with a blaugrana flavour

According to mundodeportivo.com, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner and one of the great figures of the Spanish women's national team dared to make her prediction about the final result. Bonmatí sees Spain with the advantage: a resounding 2-1 in favour of the Spanish side, with goals from Lamine and Olmo on the Spanish flank, while Messi would be the one to score for Argentina.

It is a prediction that mixes optimism for her country with respect for the rival she faces. Because although Aitana is confident in a Spanish victory, she acknowledges the offensive capacity of the Argentine star.

An emotional farewell to a legend

Beyond the forecast, what really moves Bonmatí about this final is the opportunity to say goodbye to Messi on the pitch. The Barcelona midfielder explained that this final closes an important chapter in her footballing life: "For me it also means closing a chapter, from my childhood, from my adolescence", she expressed.

Her admiration for the Argentine comes from far back. Bonmatí fell in love with football through Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets and Messi. Watching them play at Barcelona, the Lleida native discovered the beauty of combined play and tactical excellence. However, they were unable to say goodbye to the legend at Camp Nou when he signed for Inter Miami. Today, in New Jersey, Aitana has the opportunity to close that circle in a special way.

The fan's contradiction: admiration and rivalry

But there was one point where Aitana was brutally honest. Despite all her devotion to Messi and the emotional significance that seeing him play represents, the reality of competition prevails. "I hope he does as little as possible today because obviously I want Spain to win", she acknowledged plainly.

It is the perfect dilemma of any fan who respects rivals but needs their team to come out victorious. Bonmatí, as a three-time Ballon d'Or winner, knows exactly what a world final means: it is glory or disappointment. And her loyalty to the national team, understandably, comes above any other consideration.

From New Jersey, ready for the spectacle

Bonmatí's presence at the MetLife Stadium as a DAZN commentator adds another layer of interest to this final. She will not only be a privileged observer of the match, but also a voice that will convey emotion and analysis to thousands of spectators from the very ground where the world title will be disputed.

Many are wondering whether her forecast of a Spanish 2-1 will come true or whether Messi's legend will have a different final act. Either way, what is clear is that this final will carry considerable emotional weight for one of the greatest Spanish footballers of all time.