Kleber – Dynamo Kyiv (01/11/2006)

Here is an exceptional piece testifying to the great European evenings at the Stade de Gerland. This match-worn jersey was used by Brazilian forward Kléber during the match against Olympique Lyonnais on November 1, 2006, for the 4th matchday of the Champions League group stage.

Match Context: OL at its Peak

In a packed Stade de Gerland, Les Gones, then at the pinnacle of French football, hosted Kyiv's "Bilo-Syni." After an away victory, the Lyonnais confirmed their supremacy with a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Karim Benzema in the 14th minute. Despite heroic resistance from the Ukrainians and the incessant activity of their attack, the score remained unchanged. This match officially secured OL's qualification for the round of sixteen, while illustrating the difficulty for Dynamo to stand up to the Rhone giants of that era.

Kléber: The Brazilian "Gladiator"

Kléber Giacomazzi de Souza Freitas, more simply known as Kléber, was Dynamo Kyiv's main offensive asset in the mid-2000s. Nicknamed the "Gladiator" for his physical playing style, his back-to-goal ball protection, and his fiery temperament, he left an indelible mark in Ukraine. During this European campaign, his combativeness against the Cris-Caçapa defensive partnership was an example of determination. This jersey, bearing the traces of the intensity of this European battle, embodies the talent of Brazilian strikers who came to conquer Eastern Europe.

This jersey is a precious relic from an era when Dynamo Kyiv was a regular contender at continental heights, challenging Europe's biggest clubs. An object steeped in history, bearing the marks of a prestigious Champions League duel.