Olivier Tébily – Celtic Glasgow (21/10/1999)

Here is a collector's item of monumental prestige, from the great European moments of the late 90s. This match worn jersey was used by the strong Ivorian international defender Olivier Tébily during the first leg of the UEFA Cup Round of 32 between Olympique Lyonnais and Celtic Glasgow, on October 21, 1999.

Match context: The Gerland trap against the fervor of the Bhoys

In a packed Gerland stadium, transcended by the Scottish public who came in large numbers, Bernard Lacombe's OL fought an immensely physical battle against the Glasgow giant. The decision was made in the second half amidst an electric atmosphere.

Relief finally came in the 63rd minute thanks to a powerful long-range shot from Serge Blanc, which sent the Gones into raptures. Solid until the end, Lyon bravely won (1-0) before a return leg that promised to be epic at Celtic Park. This mythical jersey experienced every second and every impact of this tough European battle.

Olivier Tébily: The brute force of the Celtic defense

Arriving from England a few months earlier, Olivier Tébily was the physical power and impact of the Bhoys' defense under John Barnes.

Lining up in the heart of the battle on the Lyon pitch, the robust Ivorian defender played a titanic match, marking serious opponents such as Sonny Anderson and Tony Vairelles. Always on the edge of the duel and valuable in the air, he gave his all to preserve his team's chances. This historic piece, adorned with the famous green and white hoops, bears the marks of a legendary European evening. An absolute collector's item for any enthusiast of European history or mythical Scottish football jerseys.