Dortmund then announced that Bartra had been taken to nearby medical facilities as they wished him a “good and quick recovery” via their Twitter account.
An update on the ex-Barcelona star from hospital was then communicated by the Ser network.
They claimed to have spoken with Miguel, the father of Bartra’s Dortmund team-mate Mikel Merino.
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He is reported as saying: “They are minor injuries to Bartra, all calm, a little the shock of the impacts against the bus.
“The artifacts have blown the crystals and the worst part has been Batra, two artifacts explode behind. It has damaged the arm. My son was on the bus, he is not freaking out.”
BT Sport later claimed on their match commentary of Juventus’ clash with Barcelona that it was a “miracle” that nobody else had suffered any major injuries.
The Borussia Dortmund team bus was involved in an explosion on their way to the groundGetty ImagesDortmund team bus after there has been a explosions nearbyTwitter/@Kolsi85Police patrol outide the stadium after the team bus of Borussia Dortmund had some windows broken by an explosion some 10km away from the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 1st leg quarter-finalGetty ImagesHead coach Thomas Tuchel is surrounded by players after the bus of Borussia Dortmund was damaged after an explosionAP:Associated PressMonaco fans chant “Dortmund, Dortmund” as news of explosion filtered through to the groundGetty Images
The club’s CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke confirmed the injury to Bartra’s hand while vowing this would bring everyone at Dortmund ‘even closer’ following the traumatic experience.
He said: “We have to try and channel this, but these are pictures the players won’t forget just like that.
“In extreme situations, all Borussia move even closer together and I’m sure the team will feel that tomorrow.”
Dortmund's matchday announcer tells fans that the game has been called offPA:Press AssociationMarc Bartra in action for Borussia Dortmund in their recent clash with SchalkeAP:Associated Press
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