Shock: 'Middle finger + mockery' troublemaker Matteo Guendouzi ruins UCL... 20 people entangled in a historic brawl

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'Troublemaker' Matteo Guendouzi (27) provoked the opposing team and triggered a large-scale brawl.

British 'OneFootball' reported on the 27th (Korea time) that "shortly after Fenerbahçe defeated Lyon, Guendouzi stood at the center of a massive scuffle involving players and staff from both teams."

On this day, Fenerbahçe defeated Lyon 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) play-off match held at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France. With an aggregate score of 3-2 across the two legs, Fenerbahçe secured qualification for the UCL league phase, while Lyon headed to the UEFA Europa League (UEL).

However, the joy of victory was marred by a violent incident. Guendouzi, who previously played for Arsenal and Marseille, provoked Lyon fans throughout the match. During warm-ups, he raised his middle finger toward Lyon supporters. The media reported that "Lyon fans, already angry due to Guendouzi, became even more furious as Fenerbahçe took control of the game."

As soon as the final whistle blew, Guendouzi spread his arms wide and performed a mocking celebration in front of the agitated Lyon players. In response, Lyon players surrounded Guendouzi, while his Fenerbahçe teammates rushed to protect him. The situation quickly turned hostile as coaching staff from both teams joined in.

However, Guendouzi's provocation did not stop. He made the 'Jul' hand gesture symbolizing Marseille toward Lyon fans while shouting "Allez les Rouges" (Marseille fighting). Afterward, home fans threw objects at Guendouzi as he headed toward the tunnel, and Lyon staff approached to protest vehemently.

Fenerbahçe players, including Ederson, intervened, and security personnel stepped in, but it was not enough. Ultimately, a brawl erupted inside the tunnel involving more than 20 individuals from both teams, with fists flying and slaps exchanged.

UEFA plans to conduct a full investigation into this disturbance. The media reported that "Guendouzi, who caused the provocation and clash, is unlikely to escape severe punishment. Although Fenerbahçe achieved the great feat of qualifying for the UCL group stage, they now face the crisis of having to play upcoming league phase matches without their key midfielder, Guendouzi."

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