The incident began when a lone supporter evaded stewards and ran directly towards the celebrating stars in the centre of the pitch.
As they moved ever closer to the players without being intercepted by security, former QPR star Bright Osayi-Samuel was forced to fight back to protect himself.
The 26-year-old could be seen raining down punches on his would-be attacker, as his teammates and members of staff rushed to his aid.
From that point on the situation devolved even further as scores of fans began to make their way beyond the barricades, rushing directly onto the pitch.
Clips circulated on social media showed another supporter sprinting directly towards former Chelsea and Crystal Palace star Batshuayi.
Taking direct action the Belgian forward launched into a spinning heel kick connecting with the supporter and causing them to quickly disperse.
The potential for serious harm to have been caused during the incident was made frighteningly clear with images on social media appearing to show a supporter brandishing a weapon during the ugly scenes.
Violent scenes unfolded in Turkey after Trabzonspor fans attempted to attack Fenerbahce's players as they stormed the pitch following their Super Lig clash.
Fenerbahce won the intense encounter 3-2, with Michy Batshuayi netting the decisive goal in the closing stages after former Man United midfielder Fred had scored twice.
As Fenerbahce’s players gathered in the center of the pitch to celebrate their win, a lone Trabzonspor supporter entered the field wearing a mask, attempting to provoke the Fenerbahce players. Security quickly intervened to tackle the intruder, but this did not prevent a scuffle between Osayi-Samuel and the invader.
Osayi-Samuel pursued the trespasser and landed a punch before climbing on top of him as he was apprehended. Despite efforts by his teammates to restrain him, Osayi-Samuel broke free and engaged in the altercation.
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