Champions League tie called off following Dortmund explosion

The Borussia Dortmund team bus was damaged by explosions yesterday, 11 April 2017.

The team were due to play a Champions League tie against Monaco in Germany but the fixture was postponed following the incident.

Dortmund’s Spanish defender, Marc Bartra, was taken to hospital and is believed to have suffered a fractured wrist and had debris lodged in his arm.

Police believe it was a targeted attack and have allegedly discovered a note close to the scene, claiming responsibility for the attack.

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