Two members of Atlético Madrid's group set to travel to Portugal for the Champions League quarterfinals tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday — the first pandemic-related setback among clubs participating in the final stage of Europe's top club competition. The last eight is scheduled to begin in Lisbon on Wednesday amid tight health safety protocols to prevent a coronavirus outbreak from derailing the competition’s finale. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOther clubs involved in the quarterfinals have not reported any positive tests among its players recently. The Spanish club did not name those who tested positive and did not say if a player was involved. Earlier this week Atlético had to cancel a friendly of its women’s team after a positive test within the group.

Source: Fox News August 09, 2020 20:37 UTC