Newcastle United’s Dan Burn expressed immense satisfaction following his remarkable header that contributed to the team’s 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League.
A Significant Contribution
Burn’s goal drew parallels to his standout header from last season’s Carabao Cup final, playing a pivotal role in securing a crucial win for the team.
The Defender’s Reflections
Burn shared his thoughts post-match, emphasizing the importance of bouncing back from their recent performance:
It’s huge. We wanted to respond from the weekend’s performance. I thought we played well, controlled large parts of the game. Athletic Club pressed really well, but we’re happy with the three points.
Regarding his goal, he remarked:
I’ve been due one for a while. When the ball came in, I decided I was going to head it as hard as I could. Luckily, it went in the far corner, so I was happy with it. We had been working on this. We knew we’d find some space around the back. It was a good header.