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UEFA Suspends Guendouzi for Four Matches After Fenerbahçe-Lyon Incident

Matteo Guendouzi of Fenerbahçe has received a four-match suspension from UEFA following his involvement in a brawl after the Champions League playoff against Lyon.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The UEFA has imposed a four-match suspension on Matteo Guendouzi, a midfielder for Fenerbahçe, due to his involvement in a brawl after a Champions League playoff match against Olympique Lyon. Of the four matches, two are conditional suspensions.

This decision comes as Fenerbahçe prepares for its return to the Champions League after nearly twenty years, but the team will face its first two matches without Guendouzi available for selection.

In addition to Guendouzi, Mason Greenwood, also involved in the incident, has received a one-match suspended ban from UEFA for his actions during the altercation.

Reports indicate that the incident occurred after Fenerbahçe won the second leg of the playoff against Lyon, leading to altercations between players and coaching staff from both teams.

The UEFA's ruling is part of a broader review of conduct during and after the match, which has drawn attention to the behavior of players and officials.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding discipline in high-stakes matches within European football, as clubs aim to uphold standards on and off the field.

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