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Mattéo Guendouzi taunts Lyon supporters ahead of OL-Fenerbahçe match

During warm-ups before the match between OL and Fenerbahçe, Mattéo Guendouzi reacted to boos from the Lyon crowd with a provocative gesture.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Mattéo Guendouzi taunts Lyon supporters ahead of OL-Fenerbahçe match — Photo: User:Zafer · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On Wednesday night at the Groupama Stadium, Mattéo Guendouzi, a player for Fenerbahçe and former midfielder of Olympique de Marseille, was the target of boos from Lyon supporters during warm-ups. In response, he made several offensive gestures towards the stands, escalating the tension between him and the crowd.

According to sources, this reaction occurred as Guendouzi was being jeered by OL fans, who seemed eager to express their discontent. His provocative gesture quickly drew the attention of media and spectators present at the stadium.

The French international, known for his fiery temperament, described his response as a way to play up the existing rivalry between the two clubs. He contributed to an electric atmosphere ahead of the crucial Champions League match.

Archive photo: Mattéo Guendouzi taunts Lyon supporters ahead of OL-Fenerbahçe match — Archive photoPhoto: Martin Falbisoner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The course of the encounter was marked by ongoing tensions, and some reports suggest that Guendouzi's reaction even impacted Lyon's goalkeeping coach, who expressed frustrations over the situation.

The clash between OL and Fenerbahçe is set against a backdrop of historical rivalry, and Guendouzi's attitude adds another layer to this already intense dynamic.

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