Leonardo Balerdi posted a message on his social networks after Mats Hummels’ goal this Tuesday during the Champions League semi-final return between Borussia Dortmund and PSG (1-0). Before signing for OM, the Argentine defender moved to BVB.
Leonardo Balerdi was in front of his television to watch the Champions League semi-final second leg between PSG and Borussia Dortmund. Currently at OM, the Argentinian defender appreciated the turn of events, with the Parisian elimination after a defeat (1-0) at the Parc des Princes.
Balerdi congratulates the Hummels “machine”
In a story on his Instagram account, Leonardo Balerdi welcomed the goal of Mats Hummels (50th) after a corner. “The machine”, congratulated the one who moved to Borussia Dortmund between January 20119 and the summer of 2020. For his part, the German returned to the club during the summer transfer window in 2019.
During his short time at Dortmund, Leonardi Balerdi only wore the colors of BVB eight times, for 135 minutes of playing time in total. The Argentinian played mainly with the reserve team. OM picked him up on loan in 2020-2021 before recruiting him permanently the following season for 11 million euros.
This Thursday, OM will also play a semi-final return, in the Europa League. The Marseille club will travel to Italy, a week after holding Atalanta Bergamo to a draw at the Vélodrome (1-1). With this elimination of PSG, OM are now the last French club involved in a European Cup this season.
