After Marseille defeated Olympique Lyonnais 2-1 away in the second leg of the Champions League playoff, Guendouzi addressed his provocative celebration after the match, stating that Olympique Lyonnais supporters had insulted him throughout the game.

After the match, Guendouzi shouted "Allez Olympique Marseille" at the camera and performed rapper Jul's signature gesture in front of Lyon supporters. This action sparked controversy following Marseille's 2-1 away victory over Olympique Lyonnais in the second leg of the Champions League playoff that evening. With Guendouzi at the center of attention, the atmosphere at Groupama Stadium and in the players' tunnel became tense momentarily.

Guendouzi stated in the mixed zone after the match: "You know, when 60,000 people insult your family, your mother, your children, even before the match starts, and not a single referee goes to calm down the stadium... Because I know that in France, when this happens, someone goes and talks to the fans, and the match might even be suspended. For 90 minutes, even more if you count the warm-up, they continued insulting my family. That kind of thing is hurtful."

Guendouzi characterized it as simply "banter." The midfielder who played for Marseille from 2021 to 2023 then discussed his celebration: "If you want to banter, it has to go both ways. They insulted my mother and my family, which I think is very disrespectful. After that, if we can't even celebrate as we wish, I find that regrettable. Everyone knows I support Marseille; I've never hidden it. It's banter; they insulted my family. If I can't even do the Jul gesture after that, what's the point? I've also seen Lyon players celebrate in front of the away supporters at the Vélodrome. That should be a two-way street. I believe I have the right to celebrate. The Jul gesture has no ill intention behind it."

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