Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus ruled out of Real Madrid clash due to illness

Reus has been in impressive form for Dortmund this season, scoring 9 goals and providing 6 assists in 25 appearances in all competitions.

However, the Germany international will miss the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid on Wednesday due to illness.

Dortmund confirmed the news in a statement on their website, saying: "Marco Reus will miss Borussia Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday due to illness.

"The 33-year-old has been suffering from a fever and sore throat since Monday and has not been able to train with the team. He will remain at home to rest and recover."

Reus' absence is a blow to Dortmund, who will be looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit from the first leg in Madrid. The Germany international has been in impressive form for Dortmund this season, scoring 9 goals and providing 6 assists in 25 appearances in all competitions.

However, Dortmund will still be confident of causing an upset against Real Madrid, who have not been in the best of form in recent weeks. The Spanish giants have lost three of their last five games in all competitions, including a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico last weekend.

Dortmund will be hoping to take advantage of Real Madrid's poor form and produce a famous victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The German side have a good record in Spain, having won on their last two visits to the Bernabeu.

Reus' absence is a blow, but Dortmund will still be confident of causing an upset against Real Madrid. The German side have a good record in Spain, and they will be looking to produce a famous victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Conclusion

The absence of Marco Reus is a blow to Dortmund, but the German side will still be confident of causing an upset against Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have not been in the best of form in recent weeks, and Dortmund will be hoping to take advantage of that and produce a famous victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.