Locale Istanbul, Turkey Most wins Galatasaray SK (120) | Meetings total 341 | |
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Teams Beşiktaş JK
Galatasaray SK First meeting 22 August 1924; 92 years ago (1924-08-22) Latest meeting Galatasaray 0–1 Beşiktaş (27 February 2017) | ||
Beşiktaş JK–Galatasaray SK is a Turkish football rivalry involving two of the most successful clubs in the Süper Lig. It is also a local derby, one of many involving Istanbul clubs.
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History
The first game played between the two sides was an Istanbul Football League game on Friday, 22 August 1924. The game, staged at Taksim Stadium, finished 2–0 to Beşiktaş JK. Galatasaray SK achieved their first victory over Beşiktaş JK when they defeated them 6–2 in semifinal of the Istanbul Football League on Friday, 31 July 1925.
Fan's rivalry
Beşiktaş JK and Galatasaray SK are two of the most popular Turkish clubs; both sides have large fanbases that follow them in domestic and international matches. Football hooliganism is a very common phenomenon between their fans in recent years, featuring anything from breaking seats, cursing, fighting, fireworks and street rioting. Beşiktaş's fans are known for their chanting supporting and are widely known as the fiercest fans in Europe. Galatasaray's fans are also well known and are similar to Beşiktaş's fans with their chants.
Football rivalry
Both clubs compete each other for the title of the most successful football club in Turkey. Galatasaray SK is the most successful of the two, having won 54 official titles compared to Beşiktaş JK' 31 titles and also being the most successful in their head-to-head fixtures. Galatasaray SK boast for their achievement to win the 2000 UEFA Cup Final and the 2000 UEFA Super Cup, being the only Turkish side to have made them so far.
Culture
Both clubs are located on the European part of Istanbul. Beşiktaş JK were founded in Beşiktaş, while Galatasaray SK were founded in Galatasaray. Both clubs naturally draw the majority of their support from the side of the city that they're native to, but maintain a significant majority of support drawn from the rest of Turkey.
Supporters
A poll involving 1.4 million people asked for the team the support in Turkey by bilyoner.com showed that alongside Fenerbahce with 34%, Galatasaray with 35% and Beşiktaş with 19% make up most fans.
Head-to-head ranking in Süper Lig
• Total: Beşiktaş 24 times higher, Galatasaray 35 times higher.
Head to Head
As of 27 February 2017