Dortmund player injured in bus blasts before champions league match
You're referring to the tragic incident that occurred on April 11, 2017, before the Champions League quarterfinal match between Borussia Dortmund and Monaco.
On that day, three explosions occurred near the team bus of Borussia Dortmund as it was arriving at the Signal Iduna Park stadium in Dortmund, Germany. The blasts shattered the bus's windows, injuring several players, including:
- Marc Bartra (Dortmund defender): He suffered a broken wrist and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
- Sven Bender (Dortmund midfielder): He was also injured in the blast, but his injuries were not as severe as Bartra's.
- Marcel Schmelzer (Dortmund defender): He was shaken but not seriously injured.
The incident was later determined to be a deliberate attack, and the perpetrator was identified as a 28-year-old German man named Sergej Wenerowitsch, who was arrested and charged with attempted murder and causing an explosion.
The match between Dortmund and Monaco was postponed to the following day, and Dortmund ultimately won the match 3-2. The incident was a shocking and disturbing event in the world of sports, and it highlighted the risks and challenges that teams and players face in today's world.