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Matteo Guendouzi was 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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With a 3-2 aggregate victory, the Turkish side booked their place in the Champions League for the first time since 2008-09.
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown scored for Fenerbahce as a second-half goal from Malick Fofana proved not enough for Lyon.
The game in Lyon descended into chaos after the final whistle, with clashes breaking out on the pitch and in the tunnel as players and staff from both sides became involved.
Guendouzi, who previously played for Lyon’s fierce rivals Marseille between 2021 and 2024, was at the centre of the controversy after appearing to taunt sections of the home support following Fenerbahce’s victory.
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The former Arsenal midfielder was repeatedly booed by the French club’s supporters during the match and team-mates were seen ushering him away as tempers flared.
After the scuffle at full-time, Guendouzi was seen shouting “Allez l’OM” towards a pitchside camera, referencing Marseille.
Video circulating on social media also appeared to show an individual wearing Lyon kit confronting the France midfielder as he made his way towards the tunnel, with security staff and members of both teams getting involved.
A melee broke out in the tunnel between both sets of teams, although it is unclear who the individual who confronted Guendouzi is.
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Speaking after the game to reporters, Guendouzi said he felt “disrespected” by Lyon fans who were taunting him with “insults” about his family.
“If we can’t celebrate the way we want afterward, I find that disappointing,” he added.
Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal addressed the incident in his post-match news conference, saying: “As a team we all stood together to support Guendouzi.
“Support was provided. That is what teamwork is all about.”
The league phase draw will take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Monaco, with Fenerbahce among the 36 teams who will discover their opponents after their dramatic return to Europe’s premier club competition.
Stewards were trying to keep fans inside the Parc Olympique Lyonnais calm throughout the game [Getty Images]
Fenerbahce players tried to help Matteo Guendouzi off the pitch [Getty Images]
Some fans needed to be stopped from trying to get on the pitch [Getty Images]
Lyon and Fenerbahce players and coaches were involved in the melee on and off the pitch [Getty Images]
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