Matteo Guendouzi on post-match conflict in Lyon vs Fenerbahce
Tensions flared after the Lyon vs Fenerbahce Champions League play-off, with Matteo Guendouzi involved in a brawl following on-pitch provocations.
A heated incident unfolded at the final whistle of the Champions League play-off second leg between Lyon and Fenerbahce. As the Turkish side secured their spot in the League Phase, frustrations boiled over, with much of the focus shifting to midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.
The Frenchman, a former Olympique Marseille player, mocked his opponents during their celebrations, performing gestures associated with Marseille culture. This sparked an immediate reaction from both Lyon players and fans, who confronted the midfielder on the pitch.
60,000 people were insulting my family, there is provocation both ways. Matteo Guendouzi
The situation escalated into a full-scale brawl that spilled over into the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms, requiring coaching staffs to intervene and separate the teams. Amid the chaos, cameras captured Guendouzi shouting "Allez l’OM" in a clear nod to his history with Marseille.