The Intercontinental Derby: A Historic Rivalry in Turkish Football

The Clubs

Galatasaray S.K. and Fenerbahçe S.K. are two of the most successful clubs in Turkish football history, with a combined 49 Süper Lig titles between them.

Galatasaray, founded in 1905, is based in the European side of Istanbul and has won 22 league titles, 18 Turkish Cups, and a UEFA Cup.

Fenerbahçe, founded in 1907, is based on the Asian side of Istanbul and has won 19 league titles, 6 Turkish Cups, and a Balkans Cup.

The Rivalry

The rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe is one of the most intense in world football, with the matches between the two clubs known as the “Intercontinental Derby”.

The first match between the two clubs was played in 1909, and since then, they have met over 400 times in all competitions.

The matches are always fiercely contested, with both sets of fans creating a hostile atmosphere.

The Stadium

The Intercontinental Derby is usually played at the Türk Telekom Stadium, which has a capacity of over 52,000.

The stadium is located in the Seyrantepe district of Istanbul, on the European side of the city.

It is one of the most modern and well-equipped stadiums in Turkey.