Matteo Guendouzi, the Fenerbahce midfielder, was attacked by Lyon players and fans following a chaotic Champions League play-off tie. The incident occurred after Fenerbahce secured a 3-2 aggregate victory over Lyon, advancing them to the Champions League league phase.
The 27-year-old French midfielder celebrated wildly at the final whistle, taunting Lyon fans, which led to a mass brawl. Guendouzi stated that his actions were a reaction to "disrespect" and insults directed at his family throughout the match, given his past affiliation with Lyon's rivals, Marseille.
Security struggled to manage the situation as missiles were thrown and a man, believed to be part of Lyon staff, aggressively approached Guendouzi. Fenerbahce teammates, including Romelu Lukaku and Ederson, supported Guendouzi during the confrontation. The draw for the Champions League league phase is scheduled for later today.