Mikel Merino recounts bomb attack on Dortmund's bus before Monaco

Mikel Merino, then midfielder of Borussia Dortmund in 2017, recalled that the team’s minibus was the target of an explosive attack before the Champions League match against Monaco. He shared this memory in a testimony published by The Players' Tribune.

The context of the incident

The incident occurred as the squad was preparing to face Monaco, a decisive clash in the European competition. No further details were provided about the immediate consequences for the travel.

Player's reaction

In his text, Merino describes the scene with emotion, highlighting the seriousness of the situation and the psychological impact on the players. The testimony remains the only public source of this episode.