Oğuzhan Özyakup – Beşiktaş JK (20/04/2017)

Here is an exceptionally rare collector's item, a testament to one of the most electric evenings in recent European history. This match-worn jersey was sported by midfielder and captain Oğuzhan Özyakup during the Europa League quarter-final second leg against Olympique Lyonnais.

Match Context: The Vodafone Arena Summit and the Penalty Shootout

Having lost the first leg in Lyon (2-1), Beşiktaş hosted the Lyonnais in the incandescent atmosphere of Istanbul. This return leg quarter-final would transform into an epic and suffocating battle lasting over two hours. Brazilian Talisca ignited the stadium by opening the scoring (27th minute), but OL responded with a subtle chip from Alexandre Lacazette (34th minute). In the second half, Talisca doubled his tally with a header (58th minute), bringing the two teams level over the two legs (2-1). After a frantic extra time where both teams came close to being knocked out, qualification was decided by a penalty shootout. In the end, OL ultimately triumphed (6-7 pens.) after a breathtaking session.

Oğuzhan Özyakup: The Maestro and Captain of the Black Eagles

An elegant midfielder, endowed with extraordinary vision and great technical precision, Turkish international Oğuzhan Özyakup was the true play-maker and emblematic captain of Beşiktaş JK. Starting with the armband for this top European clash, he dominated the midfield for the Istanbul team, orchestrating his team's attacks and delivering a performance full of character against Lyon's midfield. Worn in the heart of Istanbul's cauldron during this legendary match, this official jersey features all the official patches and markings of the competition and bears the marks of this heroic struggle. A legendary collector's item for any European history enthusiast.