RB Leipzig star Oliver Burke says scoring against Scottish giants Rangers in a friendly fixture felt good.
The Bulls met Mark Warburton’s men in a friendly game on Sunday at the Red Bull Arena and thrashed the visitors 4-0 to win the match.
The hosts took the lead just 21 minutes into the game and turned it into a one-sided affair as the visitors failed to score.
Burke, who scored the second goal for his side just before the break, said he felt great after finding the net against the Gers in a performance which further showcased his talent to fans in his homeland.
“I’m very happy with the team”, Burke was quoted as saying by the Evening Times.
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“To win the game on my first start in the Red Bull Arena was a great feeling for me.
“Scoring against Glasgow Rangers is a good feeling. It was a great atmosphere as well, which was nice”, added the 19-year-old.
Burke also had words of praise for Rangers, believing they offered RB Leipzig a good challenge.
“I thought Rangers dug in very well.
“They showed good quality at times. They are a good team.
“We won the game, but they showed quality”, said Burke.
The winger has made 13 appearances for RB Leipzig this season in the Bundesliga and has one goal in addition to two assists to his name.
The Bulls, who are playing for the first time in the German top flight, have been brilliant this season and are challenging Bayern Munich for the title.
They are currently placed second in the league standings and are just three points behind Carlo Ancelotti’s men.
