Atletico has 2 cases ahead of Champions League match

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Two members of Atletico Madrid's group set to travel to Portugal for the Champions League quarterfinals have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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The Spanish club did not name those who tested positive and did not say if a player was involved.

It said in a statement that the entire squad will be tested again before the team can travel.

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Atletico is set to face RB Leipzig on Thursday in the last eight.

The stages of the Champions League will consist of mini-tournament, consisting of one-legged quarterfinals and semifinals and the Aug. 23 final in Lisbon.

Source: espn.co.uk