Published: 23:48 BST, 26 August 2026 | Updated: 00:27 BST, 27 August 2026
Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi appeared to be attacked by a goalkeeping coach after he sparked a wild brawl in shocking scenes at the end of the Champions League play-off between Lyon and Fenerbahce.
Guendouzi goaded Lyon supporters as he left the field after the Turkish side had booked their spot in the league phase with a 2-1 victory at the Groupama Stadium.
The 27-year-old's antics were met with a furious response from a man dressed in a Lyon tracksuit, later identified by French newspaper L'Equipe as the club's goalkeeping coach Antonio Ferreira.
Chaotic footage taken from the stands shows Ferreira emerging from the tunnel and seemingly aiming a flying kick at Guendouzi as he walked off.
Players and staff from both sides then rushed towards the tunnel before a violent melee broke out, with punches thrown in the direction of Ferreira as he was pinned against a wall. Security staff could also be seen holding back players and coaches.
The incident came at the end of a tempestuous contest, with Guendouzi at the centre of the controversy.
🚨🚨 The aftermath of the Lyon vs Fenerbahçe match. 😳👊 pic.twitter.com/maRawLYIOu
Lyon's goalkeeping coach appeared to attack Matteo Guendouzi in a fiery post-match brawl
Guendouzi had seemingly taunted Lyon players and supporters as he walked towards the tunnel
Shocking footage also showed Antonio Ferreira pinned against a wall as punches were thrown
Players and coaches from both teams were involved in the melee in the tunnel area
The former Gunners villain spent two seasons at Lyon's arch-rivals Marseille, and was seen giving home fans the finger before kick-off and during the game in response to a chorus of boos and jeers aimed in his direction.
Tempers later flared on the pitch with reports claiming Guendouzi shouted 'we're f****ng you' towards his opponents when his team went 2-0 up.
Lyon players then reacted angrily at full-time and shoved the Frenchman before his Fenerbahce team-mates, including Ederson and Romelu Lukaku, rushed to his defence.
