UEFA Disciplinary Decisions Announced for Lyon-Fenerbahçe Match
European football's governing body has announced sanctions regarding disciplinary violations in the Champions League play-off second leg match.
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Board has rendered its decision regarding the incidents in the Champions League play-off second leg match played between Olympique Lyon and Fenerbahçe. As a result of the evaluations, various fines and suspensions were imposed on players and clubs.
Sanction Imposed on Mason Greenwood
In the statement made by UEFA, it was stated that Fenerbahçe player Mason Greenwood was fined 30,000 euros. It was conveyed that the player's one-match suspension will be applied conditionally.
Status in the Roma Match
In accordance with the conditional suspension, the yellow-navy blue team's star player, Greenwood, will be able to take the field with his team in the Champions League match against Roma.
Sanctions Imposed on Matteo Guendouzi
Another player, Matteo Guendouzi, was sentenced to a total of 4 matches suspension and a 50,000 euro fine. Two matches of this penalty will be served this season, while the other two matches will be subject to a one-year probationary period.
Important Matches He Will Miss
French midfielder Guendouzi will not be able to play in the critical Champions League matches against Roma and Aston Villa.
Penalties for Lyon Club and Coach
Olympique Lyon club was fined a total of 108,500 euros for crowd disturbances and violating general rules of conduct. Lyon goalkeeper coach Antonio Ferreira, who attempted to attack Guendouzi after the match, received a total 5-match ban, with two of them conditionally suspended.
Fenerbahçe's Appeal Process
Following these developments, the yellow-navy blue club announced that it will make the necessary applications to the UEFA Appeals Body against the decisions given and initiate the official appeal process.