Galatasaray

Country

🇹🇷 Turkey

Seeding

Pot 4

Competition

UCL

Opponents

About Galatasaray in Champions League 2025/26

Galatasaray represents 🇹🇷 Turkey in the Champions League 2025/26 season. Placed in Pot 4, they will face 8 opponents across the league phase - 2 from each pot, one at home and one away.

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📜 Galatasaray History

Galatasaray is Turkey's most successful club in European competition and one of the most supported teams in Turkish football. Known for their intimidating home atmosphere and passionate fanbase, they are one of the 'Big Three' of Istanbul alongside Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş.

Founded: 1905

🏟️ RAMS Park

Stadium

RAMS Park

Capacity

52,695

City

Istanbul

🏆 European Competition Record

Galatasaray won the UEFA Cup in 2000, beating Arsenal in the final on penalties, becoming the first Turkish club to win a major European trophy. They also won the UEFA Super Cup that year by beating Real Madrid.

⚔️ Potential Opponents

Galatasaray will face 2 teams from each of the other pots (1 home, 1 away). Here are all possible opponents:

Pot 4 Companions

These teams share Pot 4 with Galatasaray:

🇷🇸 FK Crvena zvezda 🇫🇷 AS Monaco 🇩🇰 FC Kobenhavn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Celtic 🇧🇪 Union Saint-Gilloise 🇭🇺 Ferencvaros 🇪🇸 Athletic Club 🇬🇧 Newcastle United

🇹🇷 Turkey Teams in UCL

No other teams from this country in the competition.

Due to country protection rules, Galatasaray can face a maximum of 2 opponents from Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Has Galatasaray won a European trophy?

Yes, Galatasaray won the UEFA Cup in 2000 and the UEFA Super Cup in the same year, becoming the first and only Turkish club to win a major European trophy.

What is Galatasaray's home atmosphere like?

Galatasaray's home matches are famous for their intense atmosphere. The phrase 'Welcome to Hell' was once displayed to visiting teams at their former Ali Sami Yen Stadium.