Silvio Meißner – VfB Stuttgart (11/07/2007)

This is a highly rare collector's item from the big European Champions League nights. This match issued (prepared for the match) jersey was assigned to German midfielder Silvio Meißner during the group stage clash between Olympique Lyonnais and VfB Stuttgart at Gerland.

Match Context: OL tame Stuttgart in a thrilling match

For this 4th matchday of the Champions League (2007-2008 season), Alain Perrin's Lyon team absolutely had to win. In a fervent Gerland stadium, the match quickly turned into an attacking spectacle. Hatem Ben Arfa lit the first fuse with a superb deflected shot (15th minute) before scoring a second goal with a clean strike (37th minute). In between, Mario Gómez reduced the deficit for VfB (16th minute). Just before half-time, the inevitable Kim Källström gave Lyon a two-goal lead again with a powerful shot (42nd minute). In the second half, the Germans threw everything they had, and Gómez scored his second goal (56th minute) to make Gerland tremble. At the end of the match, young prodigy Karim Benzema definitively sealed Lyon's precious victory (4-2).

Silvio Meißner: An experienced key player who remained on the bench

A versatile midfielder, known for his tactical rigor, work rate, and powerful shot, Silvio Meißner brought all his experience and dedication to the reigning German champions' squad. For this perilous trip to play against the Lyon giant, the technical staff decided to keep him on the substitutes' bench as an experienced joker. Remaining on the bench throughout this attacking spectacle, his jersey did not touch the pitch but was carefully prepared in the visitors' changing room. Featuring the official Champions League patches and professional markings of the time, this magnificent jersey is an impeccable collector's item.