Merino Reveals How Seat Change Likely Saved His Life in Dortmund Bus Attack
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino recounted how a chance decision to sit in a different seat on the Borussia Dortmund bus in 2017 may have saved his life when the vehicle was hit by explosives before a Champions League semi‑final. He reflected on the trauma, the subsequent recovery, and how the experience motivated his comeback to win the World Cup with Spain and help Arsenal clinch the Premier League title.