Bayer Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah admits facing Rangers at Ibrox was "terrifying" amid the current global crisis.
Rangers' Europa League last 16 first leg defeat looks set to be one of the final football matches played for several months as the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate.
Leverkusen may have cruised to a 3-1 first leg lead in the last-16 clash, but German international defender Tah is still stunned the game went ahead at all.
He said: "To me, it feels like that game took place on another planet.
"If you look back at it now, to play in Glasgow in front of almost 50,000 fans is absolutely terrifying.
"The world has turned on its head and it's unbelievable and frightening that the game went ahead.
"It really was just a few days ago and now look at the world."
And Tah has taken matters into his own hands by setting up his own charity to aid those working in football who have suffered financial hardship because of the deadly virus.
Having helped set up the Sepp-Herberger-Foundation, he has already raised £100,000 after the generous Leverkusen stopper donated a large chunk of that himself.
He said: "I was the first to donate, but it's not about the amount, it's about solidarity in the football world. It's also not about money - you can donate your time instead if it helps a grandmother get some important shopping.
"I'm not a fan of panic, because you make wrong decisions. It is now a matter of keeping calm and leaving the house as little as possible.
"Our society can only function if we are there for each other and I hope this can help in a small way."
