Tuchel claimed European football's governing body made them feel "impotent" and that the club were "completely ignored" in UEFA's decision making process.

The 43-year-old, in charge at the Bundesliga side since 2015, said UEFA's response did not take into account the severity of the attack and was "as if we had beer thrown at our coach".

In response, UEFA insisted the decision was made in "complete agreement with clubs and authorities".

"We were in touch with all parties today and never received any information which suggested that any of the teams did not want to play," their statement read.

The rearranged quarter-final, first-leg tie went ahead as scheduled yesterday evening, with Monaco taking an advantage into the second leg as they emerged 3-2 winners on an emotional night at Signal Iduna Park.

It was postponed from Tuesday (April 11) evening after three explosions went off near the bus carrying the Dortmund team from their hotel, the L'Arrivee Hotel and Spa, to the stadium.

"We were informed by text message that UEFA was making this decision," Tuchel said. 

"We would have liked more time to take stock. 

"This gives you the feeling of impotence, that we have to keep functioning and nothing else matters.

"A decision made in Switzerland that concerns us directly and we will not forget it. 

"It is a very bad feeling."

An "Islamist" suspect has since been arrested for the attack, which left Dortmund defender and Spanish international Marc Bartra requiring surgery.

Bartra was taken to hospital and had surgery on his injured arm to repair a fracture and remove shrapnel following the incident.

Fans also protested against UEFA's rescheduling of the match and the earlier kick-off time, unfurling a banner in English which read: "6:45pm kick-off - Are you kidding?"

"A few minutes after this attack the only question that was asked was: ‘Are you ready to play?’" added Tuchel.

"As if we had thrown a beer on our coach. 

"At that time we did not know the reasons for this attack. 

"There is a feeling of helplessness. 

"The date was imposed on us. 

"We weren’t asked about playing the game - UEFA is eager to continue playing and, of course, we have to keep it going but we still want to be competitive."

Federal prosecutors in Germany said yesterday that they were investigating a possible "terrorist link" to the attack.

The detained suspect is one of two alleged Islamic extremists who have become the focal point of the investigation.

Prosecutors revealed two letters were found at the scene, each claiming responsibility.

One of the letters reportedly referred to the terrorist attack on the Berlin Christmas Market in December and military operations in Syria, although its authenticity has not yet been confirmed.

Lead prosecutor Frauke Koehle said authorities had "considerable doubt" over the credibility of another letter, which gave a left-wing extremist motive for the incident.

"I didn't realise what happened and when I got home my wife and son were waiting in front of the door," Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin said. 

"I felt how lucky we were.

"I know football is very important. 

"We love football, we suffer with football and I know we earn a lot of money and have a privileged life - but we are human beings, there is so much more than football in this world.

"When I was on the bus last night, I can't forget the faces, I will never forget those faces.

"I was sitting next to Marcel Schmelzer and I will never forget his face. 

"It was unbelievable."