Fenerbahce’s Greenwood and Guendouzi fined and banned after Lyon brawl

Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood have been punished by UEFA after a chaotic confrontation followed Fenerbahce’s Champions League playoff victory at Lyon.

Fenerbahce won the second leg 2-1 in France, advancing 3-2 on aggregate. After the final whistle, players and coaching staff from both teams became involved in a brawl. Greenwood and Guendouzi had both previously played for Lyon’s bitter rivals Marseille.

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for a total of four UEFA club competition matches for which he would otherwise be eligible, for insulting others present at the match, provoking spectators and for violating the basic rules of decent conduct

Guendouzi, a former Arsenal midfielder, received a four-match suspension from UEFA club competitions for insulting people at the match, provoking spectators and violating the basic rules of decent conduct. Two of those matches are subject to a one-year probationary period. UEFA also fined him €50,000.

The decision found Guendouzi had, among other things, shown his middle finger to Lyon supporters and engaged in provocations that led to a post-match scuffle. Greenwood, formerly of Manchester United, received a one-match suspended ban and a €30,000 fine for violating the basic rules of decent conduct.

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for violating the basic rules of decent conduct