
UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Fenerbahce players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood following a post-match brawl and alleged provocative gestures during their Champions League playoff match against Olympique Lyonnais.
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The disciplinary action follows a Champions League playoff match between Fenerbahce and Olympique Lyonnais that ended in a 2-1 win for Fenerbahce.
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Fenerbahce’s Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood following the second leg of a Champions League playoff match at Olympique Lyonnais, the Turkish club said.
“Our club will present the necessary defences before the relevant UEFA bodies in order to protect the rights and interests of our players and Fenerbahce during this process,” the Turkish outfit added in a statement on Thursday.
French midfielder Guendouzi and English forward Greenwood allegedly made provocative gestures towards the Lyon supporters, which was followed by a brawl as Guendouzi left the pitch, following Fenerbahce’s 2-1 win last month.
It led to clashes between players and coaching staff on and off the football pitch, and the visiting team’s celebrations descended into chaos.
Fenerbahce said they are also under scrutiny.
“Everything from that match is still with the disciplinary body,” a UEFA spokesperson said.
Fenerbahce progressed to the league phase of the Champions League with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

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