27.08.2026 13:40
The repercussions of the events following the match in which Fenerbahçe defeated Lyon 2-1 to advance to the Champions League continue. The French press claimed that UEFA is preparing to launch a disciplinary investigation into Lyon and Fenerbahçe due to the incidents on the pitch and in the stands.
The incidents that followed Fenerbahçe's 2-1 away victory over Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round, which secured their place in the Champions League, have been brought to UEFA's agenda.
In addition to the tension that started on the pitch after the final whistle and carried into the tunnel, there were also incidents in the stands. The French press reported that UEFA was preparing to take action regarding the events.
ALLEGED INVESTIGATION BY UEFA INTO BOTH CLUBS
According to RMC Sport's report, UEFA is expected to launch a disciplinary investigation into Lyon and Fenerbahçe due to the incidents at Groupama Stadium. It was stated that the events during and after the match would be reported by UEFA officials.
NUMEROUS VIOLATIONS DETECTED
The report stated that numerous violations of UEFA's disciplinary regulations were detected both on the pitch and in the stands. RMC Sport noted that the incidents in the stands, in particular, could face severe sanctions, saying, "Especially the stands incidents are punished most severely by UEFA, which absolutely does not like seeing such images in its competitions."
CHAOS ERUPTED AFTER THE MATCH
Following Fenerbahçe's 2-1 victory, the tension that started between Matteo Guendouzi and the Lyon camp quickly escalated, with the incidents spreading to the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms. There was also tension between Aziz Yıldırım and some Lyon fans in the VIP stand. UEFA's decision regarding the two clubs after the reports are prepared is eagerly awaited.