Sparta Prague goal hero David Hancko says the atmosphere against Rangers was special and a night the jeering schoolkids will never forget.
And he insists it was "positive" despite the audible boos directed towards Glen Kamara which have been slammed.
The Letna Stadium was packed with 10,000 schoolkids and their guardians as a compromise after Sparta's home fans were hit with a ban for racism in a previous Europa League game.
It was hoped that would lead to a more inclusive atmosphere for the visit of Rangers, but there were audible boos every time the Finland midfielder got on the ball.
The Rangers starting XI mostly consisted of black players and the likes of Joe Aribo and Kemar Roofe were also subject to audible jeering at times.
It was disappointing to hear and it overshadowed the football on a night Rangers went down 1-0 to Hancko's strike, with Kamara later seeing red.
Steven Gerrard has since confirmed Rangers have contacted UEFA and will seek further punishment for Sparta.
But Hancko, whose header sealed the win, refused to acknowledge the at-times toxic atmosphere in Prague.
He insisted it was "positive" and gave him an experience he'll never forget.
Hancko said: "It was touching. As I ran to the pitch, I had shivers down my back.
"It gave me that kind of energy. It was something I had never experienced in my life.
"The atmosphere was excellent, positive.
"I believe the children will not forget that evening for a long time."
