Beşiktaş–Galatasaray rivalry


Beşiktaş–Galatasaray 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.

History

The first game played between the two sides was an Istanbul Football League game on 22 August 1924. The match, staged at Taksim Stadium, finished 2–0 to Beşiktaş. Galatasaray marked their first victory over Beşiktaş when they defeated them 6–1 in semi-final of the Istanbul Football League on 31 July 1925.

Fan's rivalry

Beşiktaş and Galatasaray 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' 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' fans with their chants.

Football rivalry

Both clubs compete each other for the title of the most successful football club in Turkey. Galatasaray is the most successful of the two, having won 58 official titles compared to Beşiktaş' 32 titles and also being the most successful in their head-to-head fixtures. Galatasaray 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 the municipality of Beşiktaş, while Galatasaray SK were founded in the district of Galatasaray. Both clubs naturally draw the majority of their support from the side of the city that they are native to, but maintain a significant majority of support drawn from the rest of Turkey.

Honours

Supporters

A poll involving 1.4 million people asked for the team the support in Turkey by bilyoner.com showed that alongside Fenerbahçe with 34%, Galatasaray with 35% and Beşiktaş with 19% make up most fans.

Highest attendance

Super League matches

Turkish Cup matches

SeasonDateStadiumHome teamScoreAway teamBeşiktaş scorersGalatasaray scorers
1965/6619-06-1966İnönüBeşiktaş
0–1
GalatasarayTuran
1975/7610-03-1976İnönüBeşiktaş
1–3
GalatasarayTezcan Gökmen, Engin, Mehmet
1984/8513-03-1985FenerbahçeGalatasaray
0–0
Beşiktaş
1984/8520-03-1985İnönüBeşiktaş
0–1
GalatasarayAbramczik
1990/9113-02-1991İnönüBeşiktaş
2–2
GalatasarayMetin, Gültiken Uğur, Yusuf
1992/9324-03-1993Ali Sami YenGalatasaray
1–0
BeşiktaşErdal
1992/9307-04-1993İnönüBeşiktaş
2–2
GalatasarayFeyyaz, Ulvi Şükür, Arif
1993/9406-04-1994Ali Sami YenGalatasaray
0–0
Beşiktaş--
1993/9404-05-1994İnönüBeşiktaş
3–2
GalatasarayMetin, Madida, Alpay Şükür, Bülent
1995/9623-01-1996Ali Sami YenGalatasaray
0–0
Beşiktaş--
1995/9606-02-1996İnönüBeşiktaş
1–2
GalatasarayErtugrul Arif
1997/9825-03-1998İnönüBeşiktaş
1–1
GalatasarayErtuğrul Okan
1997/9808-04-1998Ali Sami YenGalatasaray
1–1
BeşiktaşMehmet Arif
1998/9914-04-1999Ali Sami YenGalatasaray
0–0
Beşiktaş--
1998/9905-05-1999İnönüBeşiktaş
0–2
Galatasaray-Ümit

Super Cup matches

SeasonDateStadiumHome teamScoreAway teamBeşiktaş scorersGalatasaray scorers
196621-09-1966Ankara 19 MayısBeşiktaş
0–2
Galatasaray-Turan, Ayhan
198216-06-1982Ankara 19 MayısBeşiktaş
0–2
Galatasaray-Sejdić, Hodžić
199126-05-1991Ankara 19 MayısBeşiktaş
0–1
Galatasaray-Kosecki
199314-08-1993Ankara 19 MayısGalatasaray
2–0
BeşiktaşMustafa, Şükür
199422-05-1994Ankara 19 MayısGalatasaray
1–3
BeşiktaşFeyyaz, Metin, Sergen Suat
199815-05-1998Ankara 19 MayısGalatasaray
1–2
BeşiktaşAmokachi, Nihat Mehmet
200630-07-2006Commerzbank-ArenaGalatasaray
0–1
BeşiktaşNobre
201613-08-2016Konya BŞBBeşiktaş
1–1
GalatasarayChedjou Balta

Head-to-head ranking in Süper Lig

• Total: Beşiktaş 25 times higher, Galatasaray 36 times higher.

Statistics

Head-to-head

As of 15 March 2020
MatchesWins
Beşiktaş		Wins
Galatasaray		DrawsGoals
Beşiktaş		Goals
Galatasaray
Süper Lig127364543129150
Türkiye Kupası151681118
Süper Kupa8341710
Other competitive matches97443320170160
Total official matches244848872317338
Friendly / Other103273442136146
Total347111122114453484

Biggest wins (5+ goals)

Most consecutive wins

Most consecutive draws

Most consecutive matches without a draw

Longest undefeated runs

Highest scoring matches

Most consecutive matches without conceding a goal

Most consecutive games scoring

Player

Most appearances

PlayerGamesClub
Şeref Görkey63Beşiktaş
Hakkı Yeten61Beşiktaş
Rıza Çalımbay59Beşiktaş
Bülent Korkmaz51Galatasaray

Top scorers

Most goals by a player in a match

Men in both teams

Players from Beşiktaş to Galatasaray
Players from Galatasaray to Beşiktaş
Managers for both teams