{"product_id":"andre-almeida-sl-benfica-23-10-2019","title":"André Almeida – SL Benfica (10\/23\/2019)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a collector's item of prestigious European value, from the magical Champions League evenings. This \u003cstrong\u003ematch issued\u003c\/strong\u003e (prepared for the match) jersey was allocated to the strong and loyal Portuguese international defender \u003cstrong\u003eAndré Almeida\u003c\/strong\u003e during the group stage clash between \u003cstrong\u003eSL Benfica\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e in the scorching cauldron of the Estádio da Luz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatch Context: The Eagles Snatch Victory with a Late Stroke of Genius\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this third matchday of Group G of the Champions League (2019-2020 season), Bruno Lage's Lisbon team absolutely had to win against Lyon. Benfica struck early through Rafa Silva (4th minute), but OL responded in the second half and equalized through Memphis Depay (70th minute), sending a chill through the Lisbon stands. The match turned into madness in the 86th minute: after a completely misplayed clearance by Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, Pizzi inherited the ball and immediately fired a long-range shot without control that ended up in the empty net. Driven by an entire nation, the Eagles held on until the final whistle and secured a crucial victory on the European stage (\u003cstrong\u003e2-1\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAndré Almeida: The Captain and Exemplary Servant of Benfica\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA right-back of exemplary consistency, endowed with an innate tactical understanding, great defensive rigor, and an unwavering love for the Eagles' jersey, \u003cstrong\u003eAndré Almeida\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the indispensable captains and leaders in the Lisbon dressing room. Injured shortly before this major European encounter, the Portuguese warrior had to withdraw and watch his team's triumph from the stands. His official kit therefore did not grace the pitch of the Luz but was carefully prepared, personalized, and flocked in the \u003cem\u003eEncarnados\u003c\/em\u003e' dressing room. Featuring the prestigious official Champions League patches as well as all the professional markings of the era, this rare piece is an \u003cstrong\u003eessential European collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les trésors du football","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53792150028626,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6848\/0338\/files\/Reims_2008-2009_1080_x_1080_px_82.png?v=1781813253","url":"https:\/\/lestresorsdufootball.com\/en\/products\/andre-almeida-sl-benfica-23-10-2019","provider":"Les trésors du football","version":"1.0","type":"link"}