Guendouzi confronted after Fenerbahce's win over Lyon in playoffs
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Matteo Guendouzi was involved in heated confrontations after Fenerbahce secured a 2-1 victory against Lyon in the Champions League play-offs second leg on August 26. The win gave Fenerbahce a 3-2 aggregate advantage, marking their return to the Champions League for the first time since the 2008-09 season. Chaos ensued post-match as players from both teams clashed on the pitch and in the tunnel. Guendouzi, drawing jeers from Lyon fans, was seen taunting them and expressed feeling 'disrespected' due to insults aimed at his family. Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal backed Guendouzi, emphasizing team solidarity. The official Champions League draw will take place on August 27 in Monaco, with Fenerbahce among the participating teams.
- •Fenerbahce wins 2-1, advances 3-2 on aggregate.
- •Guendouzi confronted by Lyon supporter post-match.
- •Fenerbahce's return to Champions League occurs after 14 years.
- •Post-match clashes involved players and staff from both teams.
- •The Champions League draw is set for August 27.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Former Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi sparks wild brawl and fan attack in chaotic Champions League tie
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Matteo Guendouzi sparks massive brawl after Fenerbahce beat Lyon to qualify for the Champions League
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Guendouzi confronted on pitch after Fenerbahce win
"The Fenerbahce midfielder celebrated wildly after the Turkish giants advanced to the Champions League league phase after victory in the play-off over Lyon, a fierce rival of one of his former clubs Marseille, with OL fans launching projectiles at the player
"Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi sparked a massive brawl after their Champions League play-off victory over Lyon.The former Marseille midfielder was at the centre of a huge melee involving playe...
"Matteo Guendouzi is at the centre of heated scenes at full-time following Fenerbahce's 2-1 win against Lyon in the Champions League play-offs second leg.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:31 AMFormer Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi sparks wild brawl and fan attack in chaotic Champions League tie
The Fenerbahce midfielder celebrated wildly after the Turkish giants advanced to the Champions League league phase after victory in the play-off over Lyon, a fierce rival of one of his former clubs Marseille, with OL fans launching projectiles at the player
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:10 AMMatteo Guendouzi sparks massive brawl after Fenerbahce beat Lyon to qualify for the Champions League
Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi sparked a massive brawl after their Champions League play-off victory over Lyon.The former Marseille midfielder was at the centre of a huge melee involving playe...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:31 PMGuendouzi confronted on pitch after Fenerbahce win
Matteo Guendouzi is at the centre of heated scenes at full-time following Fenerbahce's 2-1 win against Lyon in the Champions League play-offs second leg.
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