🚨 Mattéo Guendouzi has been hit with a significant UEFA punishment following the events surrounding the Champions League play-off clash between Lyon and Fenerbahçe.
The French midfielder has been suspended for multiple Champions League matches and fined €50,000 over his alleged provocations during the encounter. 🟡🔵
The disciplinary decision means Guendouzi will miss two Champions League matches this season, according to the report. His absence could therefore have an impact on his team’s European campaign, particularly during the opening stages of the competition.
Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood has also received a UEFA disciplinary sanction. The forward has been handed a one-match ban, but importantly, the suspension will not be served during this season’s Champions League campaign.
Greenwood has additionally been fined €30,000.
The UEFA decisions underline the governing body’s willingness to take disciplinary action over player conduct and incidents involving provocation during European fixtures.
🔥 The punishments have already generated discussion among football fans, particularly regarding the different timing and impact of the suspensions handed to Guendouzi and Greenwood.
