Geraldo Wendel – Girondins de Bordeaux (March 30, 2010)

This is a priceless collector's item, from a legendary fratricidal clash on the European stage. This match worn jersey was donned by Brazilian attacking midfielder Geraldo Wendel during the historic and 100% French Champions League quarter-final first leg between Olympique Lyonnais and Girondins de Bordeaux at Gerland.

Match Context: A memorable and spectacular top-of-the-table clash at Gerland

In this first leg of a top-tier Champions League showdown, Claude Puel's OL and Laurent Blanc's Girondins engaged in an incredibly intense battle. The Lyonnais struck first thanks to Lisandro López (10th minute), but Bordeaux immediately responded. Marouane Chamakh equalized with a powerful header from a perfect cross by the indispensable Yoann Gourcuff (14th minute). The match then swung in favor of the home side: Michel Bastos restored the lead for Les Gones with a powerful cross-shot before halftime (32nd minute). In the second half, despite the reigning French champions' fightback, pushing to draw level and hitting the crossbar through Wendel himself, OL were awarded a penalty which Lisandro calmly converted (77th minute). After a very high-level spectacle, Lyon took an advantage (3-1).

Geraldo Wendel: The Brazilian artilleryman and magic left foot of the Navy and Whites

A complete attacking midfielder, boasting a powerful shot, surgical precision on set pieces, and excellent crossing ability, Geraldo Wendel was one of the key players and one of the catalysts of Bordeaux's golden age. Starting on the left wing for this European summit, the Brazilian winger showcased all his technical quality, creating his team's most dangerous situations and coming within millimeters of a crucial away goal with his powerful shot. Worn under the floodlights of Europe's most prestigious competition, his official jersey features the Champions League patch and all professional flocking. An exceptional European collector's item.