UEFA has officially sanctioned two Fenerbahce players following a contentious Champions League playoff match against Lyon on August 26. The match, which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Turkish side, secured Fenerbahce’s first Champions League qualification in 18 years but was marred by a mass brawl and subsequent disciplinary investigations.

Mattéo Guendouzi, 27, has been handed a two-match ban by UEFA. The governing body cited his involvement in provocations and insults during the match as the primary reason for the suspension. As a result of this ruling, Guendouzi will be ineligible to play in Fenerbahce’s upcoming home match against Roma next Thursday, as well as the away fixture against Aston Villa scheduled for October 14.

Additionally, Fenerbahce forward Mason Greenwood has received a one-game suspension. The details regarding the specific nature of the incidents involving Greenwood remain limited, though his ban is currently listed as deferred. These disciplinary actions come as the club prepares for the opening stages of the Champions League tournament, creating immediate roster challenges for the team’s coaching staff as they head into high-profile European matchups.