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  1. easy

    How did the 2000 UEFA Cup final between Galatasaray and Arsenal stand after 120 minutes, before the shootout?

    WhyNeither side scored in Copenhagen across 90 minutes and extra time; the 0-0 was settled 4-1 on penalties.
  2. easy

    Which long-serving Uruguayan goalkeeper made over 400 appearances for Galatasaray between 2011 and 2024?

    WhyFernando Muslera joined from Lazio in 2011 and became one of the club's most-capped players ever.
  3. medium

    Galatasaray was founded in 1905 by a group of students led by which man, later the namesake of their old stadium?

    WhyAli Sami Yen founded the club in 1905; the historic Ali Sami Yen Stadium bore his name until its demolition in 2011.
  4. medium

    What is Galatasaray's most famous nickname, chanted by fans since the club's early days?

    WhyGalatasaray are affectionately known as 'Cimbom'; the other nicknames belong to Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor.
  5. hard

    How many points did Galatasaray amass in winning the 2023-24 Süper Lig, a Turkish top-flight record at the time?

    WhyGalatasaray finished 2023-24 on 102 points, three clear of Fenerbahçe, who themselves reached 99.
  6. medium

    Which Galatasaray academy graduate was sold to Atlético Madrid in 2011 and later captained Turkey?

    WhyArda Turan came through the youth ranks, starred for the first team, and joined Atlético Madrid in 2011.
  7. medium

    Which German club did Galatasaray knock out on their run to the 2000 UEFA Cup final?

    WhyGalatasaray eliminated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on aggregate before going on to beat Mallorca, Leeds and Arsenal.
  8. hard

    Which Galatasaray captain played on with a dislocated shoulder in the 2000 UEFA Cup final and then lifted the trophy?

    WhyCentre-back Bülent Korkmaz, a one-club man at Galatasaray, refused to come off after dislocating his shoulder and captained the side to the shootout win.
  9. medium

    Which former Manchester City manager led Galatasaray to the 2013-14 Turkish Cup?

    WhyRoberto Mancini managed Galatasaray in 2013-14 and won the Turkish Cup before returning to Italy.
  10. medium

    Romanian playmaker Gheorghe Hagi joined Galatasaray in 1996 from which Spanish club?

    WhyHagi arrived from Barcelona in 1996 and became the talisman of the UEFA Cup-winning side before retiring in Istanbul.
  11. hard

    Which manager led Galatasaray to the semi-finals of the 1988-89 European Cup?

    WhyMustafa Denizli was in charge as Galatasaray beat Rapid Wien, Neuchâtel Xamax and Monaco to reach the last four in 1989.
  12. medium

    Which club eliminated Galatasaray in the semi-finals of the 1988-89 European Cup?

    WhySteaua București won 4-0 in Romania and drew 1-1 in Istanbul to advance 5-1 on aggregate in April 1989.
  13. medium

    Which Galatasaray manager famously planted a club flag in the pitch at Fenerbahçe's stadium after winning the 1996 Turkish Cup final?

    WhyGraeme Souness's flag-planting in Kadıköy in 1996 earned him the nickname 'Ulubatlı Souness' and enraged Fenerbahçe fans.
  14. hard

    Galatasaray dropped into the 1999-2000 UEFA Cup after finishing third in a Champions League group alongside AC Milan, Chelsea and which German club?

    WhyGroup H paired Galatasaray with Milan, Chelsea and Hertha BSC; third place sent them into the UEFA Cup, which they went on to win.
  15. medium

    Who was Galatasaray's manager when the club won the 2000 UEFA Cup?

    WhyFatih Terim, nicknamed 'İmparator' (the Emperor), led the side to the 2000 UEFA Cup before leaving for Fiorentina.
  16. medium

    Which English club did Galatasaray beat on penalties in the 2000 UEFA Cup final in Copenhagen?

    WhyAfter a 0-0 draw Galatasaray won the shootout 4-1 against Arsenal; Leeds had been their semi-final opponents.
  17. hard

    Which Turkish striker won the 1987-88 European Golden Boot after scoring 39 league goals for Galatasaray?

    WhyTanju Çolak's 39-goal season in 1987-88 made him the first Turkish winner of the European Golden Boot.
  18. medium

    Galatasaray beat which club to win the 2000 UEFA Super Cup, sealed by a Mário Jardel golden goal?

    WhyGalatasaray defeated Champions League winners Real Madrid 2-1 in Monaco, with Jardel's extra-time golden goal.
  19. medium

    Galatasaray beat which English club in the semi-finals of the 1999-2000 UEFA Cup?

    WhyGalatasaray won 2-0 in Istanbul and drew 2-2 at Elland Road to eliminate Leeds United 4-2 on aggregate.
  20. hard

    Before switching to yellow and red in 1908, Galatasaray originally played in which colours?

    WhyThe club first wore red and white, echoing the Turkish flag, before adopting the yellow-and-red 'goldfinch' colours in 1908.
  21. medium

    In the 1993-94 Champions League, Galatasaray famously eliminated which club, whose fans were greeted by a 'Welcome to Hell' banner?

    WhyAfter a 3-3 draw at Old Trafford and a 0-0 in Istanbul, Galatasaray knocked Manchester United out on away goals.
  22. medium

    Which former Galatasaray midfielder was appointed head coach in June 2022 and delivered the 2022-23 Süper Lig title?

    WhyOkan Buruk, a star of the 2000 UEFA Cup side, returned as coach and won the league in his first season.
  23. hard

    Who scored the decisive penalty for Galatasaray in the 2000 UEFA Cup final shootout against Arsenal?

    WhyRomanian defender Gheorghe Popescu converted the winning spot-kick to clinch the trophy 4-1 on penalties.
  24. medium

    Which French striker, known for his 'panther' celebration, was the Süper Lig's top scorer in 2017-18 as Galatasaray won the title?

    WhyGomis scored 29 league goals in 2017-18 and crawled out his trademark panther celebration in Istanbul.
  25. medium

    Galatasaray signed Brazilian striker Mário Jardel in July 2000 from which club?

    WhyJardel arrived from Porto in July 2000 and immediately scored five goals on his Süper Lig debut against Erzurumspor.
  26. medium

    In the 2012-13 Champions League quarter-finals, Galatasaray won 3-2 at home against which club but still went out on aggregate?

    WhyGalatasaray beat Real Madrid 3-2 in Istanbul on 9 April 2013, but a 3-0 first-leg defeat meant Madrid went through 5-3.
  27. medium

    Which former West Germany manager, a European Championship winner in 1980, took charge of Galatasaray in 1984 and led them to the 1986-87 Turkish title?

    WhyJupp Derwall won Euro 1980 with West Germany, then moved to Istanbul in 1984 and ended Galatasaray's title drought stretching back to 1973.
  28. medium

    Which German World Cup winner scored the only goal as Galatasaray beat Fenerbahçe in the 2016 Turkish Cup final?

    WhyLukas Podolski, a 2014 World Cup winner, headed in the decisive goal in the 1-0 win over Fenerbahçe on 26 May 2016.
  29. medium

    Galatasaray first signed striker Mauro Icardi on loan in 2022, then permanently in 2023, from which club?

    WhyIcardi arrived on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in 2022 and made the move permanent in 2023.
  30. medium

    In 2023, Galatasaray's stadium (opened in 2011 to replace the old Ali Sami Yen ground) took on which sponsorship name?

    WhyThe arena opened in 2011 and took the name RAMS Park in a 2023 naming deal; Vodafone Park and Şükrü Saracoğlu belong to the city rivals.
  31. medium

    In which season did Galatasaray win their first Turkish national league (Süper Lig) championship?

    WhyGalatasaray took their first national league crown in 1961-62, finishing four points clear of Fenerbahçe.
  32. medium

    Which Brazilian World Cup-winning goalkeeper saved two penalties for Galatasaray in the 2000 UEFA Cup final shootout?

    WhyClaudio Taffarel, a 1994 World Cup winner, kept out spot-kicks to help Galatasaray beat Arsenal on penalties.
  33. medium

    Galatasaray beat Arsenal on penalties to win which 2000 European final, the first major European trophy for a Turkish club?

    WhyThe 2000 UEFA Cup final in Copenhagen finished 0-0 and Galatasaray won 4-1 on penalties, a first for Turkish football.
  34. medium

    Which Colombian striker joined Galatasaray on a free transfer from Monaco in September 2019?

    WhyRadamel Falcao left Monaco for Istanbul in September 2019, signing a three-year deal at Galatasaray.
  35. medium

    Which 1960s Galatasaray striker, a six-time league top scorer, was nicknamed the 'Uncrowned King' (Taçsız Kral)?

    WhyMetin Oktay, the 'Uncrowned King', was the great goalscoring idol of Galatasaray in the 1960s.
  36. easy

    In the record-breaking 2023-24 season, Galatasaray won the Süper Lig by edging which rival to the title?

    WhyGalatasaray amassed a record points total to pip Fenerbahçe, who also broke the old points record but finished second.
  37. easy

    Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder joined Galatasaray in January 2013 from which club?

    WhySneijder moved from Inter Milan, where he had won the 2010 treble; Real Madrid and Ajax were his earlier clubs.
  38. easy

    In which city is the football club Galatasaray based?

    WhyGalatasaray is one of Istanbul's 'big three' clubs, rooted in the Galatasaray high school on the European side of the city.
  39. easy

    What are Galatasaray's traditional club colours?

    WhyThe club is known as 'Sarı-Kırmızı' (Yellow-Red), the colours worn since the early 1900s.
  40. easy

    Galatasaray won the inaugural Turkish Cup in 1962-63, beating which club in the two-legged final?

    WhyGalatasaray saw off city rivals Fenerbahçe 4-2 on aggregate to lift the very first edition of the Turkish Cup.
  41. easy

    In December 2013, Galatasaray's home Champions League match against Juventus was abandoned after about half an hour for what reason?

    WhyA blizzard buried the pitch markings on 10 December 2013; the game resumed the next day and Galatasaray won 1-0.
  42. easy

    Which Galatasaray legend scored the fastest goal in World Cup history, after just 10.8 seconds in 2002?

    WhyHakan Şükür struck after 10.8 seconds against South Korea in the 2002 World Cup third-place match, a record that still stands.
  43. easy

    In 2024, Galatasaray signed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on loan from which Italian club?

    WhyOsimhen arrived on a season-long loan from Napoli in September 2024 and quickly became a fan favourite in Istanbul.
  44. easy

    UltrAslan, the Galatasaray supporters' group founded in 2001, blends the word 'Ultras' with the Turkish word 'aslan', meaning what?

    Why'Aslan' is Turkish for lion — the animal that gives Galatasaray its 'Aslanlar' (Lions) identity.

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About Galatasaray

Galatasaray were founded in October 1905 by Ali Sami Yen and his fellow students at Galatasaray High School, and no Turkish club has won more — a record 26 Süper Lig titles as of 2026, the last four of them in a row. This free Galatasaray quiz runs the full length of the story: the Fatih Terim sides that won four straight championships between 1996 and 2000 and then conquered Europe, the Gheorghe Hagi and Hakan Şükür years, the Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder team of the 2010s, and the Okan Buruk era of Mauro Icardi and Victor Osimhen. It takes in the Intercontinental Derby against Fenerbahçe — Europe against Asia across the Bosphorus — the old Ali Sami Yen and today's RAMS Park, and the 'Welcome to Hell' nights that once made Istanbul the away trip every European side dreaded. If you call the club Cimbom, this is your quiz.

The defining nights are all in here. Copenhagen, 17 May 2000: goalless with Arsenal after extra time, then a 4-1 shoot-out win sealed by Gheorghe Popescu's penalty — the first major European trophy ever won by a Turkish club, capping a treble season under Fatih Terim. Three months later in Monaco, Mário Jardel scored twice, the second a golden goal, to beat Champions League winners Real Madrid 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup. Rewind to November 1993 and the 'Welcome to Hell' banners that greeted Manchester United at the airport, before a 0-0 draw at the Ali Sami Yen put Galatasaray through on away goals and Eric Cantona saw red in the chaos. The modern era keeps pace: Victor Osimhen's two goals in the 3-0 Turkish Cup final win over Trabzonspor that set up the 2024-25 double, and the 4-2 defeat of Antalyaspor on 9 May 2026 that clinched a record-extending 26th league title.

Expect the full spread of topics. Transfers run from Hagi arriving from Barcelona in 1996 to the €75m that made Osimhen's move from Napoli permanent in the summer of 2025 — a Turkish transfer record by a distance, agreed after his 37-goal loan season. Records mean Hakan Şükür's 288 goals, still the club's all-time mark, Fernando Muslera's 551 appearances across 14 seasons before his farewell in May 2025 — the most by any foreign player in the club's history — and a national-record 19 Turkish Cups. Managers span Terim's multiple spells and Okan Buruk's four consecutive titles from 2022-23 to 2025-26, matching the run he played in himself. Difficulty is graded easy to hard: the warm-ups ask which English club Galatasaray beat in the 2000 UEFA Cup final, while the deep cuts want to know who converted the winning penalty in Copenhagen or who scored the golden goal in Monaco.

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  1. How did the 2000 UEFA Cup final between Galatasaray and Arsenal stand after 120 minutes, before the shootout?

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    0-0. Neither side scored in Copenhagen across 90 minutes and extra time; the 0-0 was settled 4-1 on penalties.

  2. Which long-serving Uruguayan goalkeeper made over 400 appearances for Galatasaray between 2011 and 2024?

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    Fernando Muslera. Fernando Muslera joined from Lazio in 2011 and became one of the club's most-capped players ever.

  3. Galatasaray was founded in 1905 by a group of students led by which man, later the namesake of their old stadium?

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    Ali Sami Yen. Ali Sami Yen founded the club in 1905; the historic Ali Sami Yen Stadium bore his name until its demolition in 2011.

  4. What is Galatasaray's most famous nickname, chanted by fans since the club's early days?

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    Cimbom. Galatasaray are affectionately known as 'Cimbom'; the other nicknames belong to Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor.

  5. How many points did Galatasaray amass in winning the 2023-24 Süper Lig, a Turkish top-flight record at the time?

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    102. Galatasaray finished 2023-24 on 102 points, three clear of Fenerbahçe, who themselves reached 99.

  6. Which Galatasaray academy graduate was sold to Atlético Madrid in 2011 and later captained Turkey?

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    Arda Turan. Arda Turan came through the youth ranks, starred for the first team, and joined Atlético Madrid in 2011.

  7. Which German club did Galatasaray knock out on their run to the 2000 UEFA Cup final?

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    Borussia Dortmund. Galatasaray eliminated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on aggregate before going on to beat Mallorca, Leeds and Arsenal.

  8. Which Galatasaray captain played on with a dislocated shoulder in the 2000 UEFA Cup final and then lifted the trophy?

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    Bülent Korkmaz. Centre-back Bülent Korkmaz, a one-club man at Galatasaray, refused to come off after dislocating his shoulder and captained the side to the shootout win.

  9. Which former Manchester City manager led Galatasaray to the 2013-14 Turkish Cup?

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    Roberto Mancini. Roberto Mancini managed Galatasaray in 2013-14 and won the Turkish Cup before returning to Italy.

  10. Romanian playmaker Gheorghe Hagi joined Galatasaray in 1996 from which Spanish club?

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    Barcelona. Hagi arrived from Barcelona in 1996 and became the talisman of the UEFA Cup-winning side before retiring in Istanbul.

  11. Which manager led Galatasaray to the semi-finals of the 1988-89 European Cup?

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    Mustafa Denizli. Mustafa Denizli was in charge as Galatasaray beat Rapid Wien, Neuchâtel Xamax and Monaco to reach the last four in 1989.

  12. Which club eliminated Galatasaray in the semi-finals of the 1988-89 European Cup?

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    Steaua București. Steaua București won 4-0 in Romania and drew 1-1 in Istanbul to advance 5-1 on aggregate in April 1989.

  13. Which Galatasaray manager famously planted a club flag in the pitch at Fenerbahçe's stadium after winning the 1996 Turkish Cup final?

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    Graeme Souness. Graeme Souness's flag-planting in Kadıköy in 1996 earned him the nickname 'Ulubatlı Souness' and enraged Fenerbahçe fans.

  14. Galatasaray dropped into the 1999-2000 UEFA Cup after finishing third in a Champions League group alongside AC Milan, Chelsea and which German club?

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    Hertha BSC. Group H paired Galatasaray with Milan, Chelsea and Hertha BSC; third place sent them into the UEFA Cup, which they went on to win.

  15. Who was Galatasaray's manager when the club won the 2000 UEFA Cup?

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    Fatih Terim. Fatih Terim, nicknamed 'İmparator' (the Emperor), led the side to the 2000 UEFA Cup before leaving for Fiorentina.

  16. Which English club did Galatasaray beat on penalties in the 2000 UEFA Cup final in Copenhagen?

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    Arsenal. After a 0-0 draw Galatasaray won the shootout 4-1 against Arsenal; Leeds had been their semi-final opponents.

  17. Which Turkish striker won the 1987-88 European Golden Boot after scoring 39 league goals for Galatasaray?

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    Tanju Çolak. Tanju Çolak's 39-goal season in 1987-88 made him the first Turkish winner of the European Golden Boot.

  18. Galatasaray beat which club to win the 2000 UEFA Super Cup, sealed by a Mário Jardel golden goal?

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    Real Madrid. Galatasaray defeated Champions League winners Real Madrid 2-1 in Monaco, with Jardel's extra-time golden goal.

  19. Galatasaray beat which English club in the semi-finals of the 1999-2000 UEFA Cup?

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    Leeds United. Galatasaray won 2-0 in Istanbul and drew 2-2 at Elland Road to eliminate Leeds United 4-2 on aggregate.

  20. Before switching to yellow and red in 1908, Galatasaray originally played in which colours?

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    Red and white. The club first wore red and white, echoing the Turkish flag, before adopting the yellow-and-red 'goldfinch' colours in 1908.

  21. In the 1993-94 Champions League, Galatasaray famously eliminated which club, whose fans were greeted by a 'Welcome to Hell' banner?

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    Manchester United. After a 3-3 draw at Old Trafford and a 0-0 in Istanbul, Galatasaray knocked Manchester United out on away goals.

  22. Which former Galatasaray midfielder was appointed head coach in June 2022 and delivered the 2022-23 Süper Lig title?

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    Okan Buruk. Okan Buruk, a star of the 2000 UEFA Cup side, returned as coach and won the league in his first season.

  23. Who scored the decisive penalty for Galatasaray in the 2000 UEFA Cup final shootout against Arsenal?

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    Gheorghe Popescu. Romanian defender Gheorghe Popescu converted the winning spot-kick to clinch the trophy 4-1 on penalties.

  24. Which French striker, known for his 'panther' celebration, was the Süper Lig's top scorer in 2017-18 as Galatasaray won the title?

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    Bafétimbi Gomis. Gomis scored 29 league goals in 2017-18 and crawled out his trademark panther celebration in Istanbul.

  25. Galatasaray signed Brazilian striker Mário Jardel in July 2000 from which club?

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    Porto. Jardel arrived from Porto in July 2000 and immediately scored five goals on his Süper Lig debut against Erzurumspor.

  26. In the 2012-13 Champions League quarter-finals, Galatasaray won 3-2 at home against which club but still went out on aggregate?

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    Real Madrid. Galatasaray beat Real Madrid 3-2 in Istanbul on 9 April 2013, but a 3-0 first-leg defeat meant Madrid went through 5-3.

  27. Which former West Germany manager, a European Championship winner in 1980, took charge of Galatasaray in 1984 and led them to the 1986-87 Turkish title?

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    Jupp Derwall. Jupp Derwall won Euro 1980 with West Germany, then moved to Istanbul in 1984 and ended Galatasaray's title drought stretching back to 1973.

  28. Which German World Cup winner scored the only goal as Galatasaray beat Fenerbahçe in the 2016 Turkish Cup final?

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    Lukas Podolski. Lukas Podolski, a 2014 World Cup winner, headed in the decisive goal in the 1-0 win over Fenerbahçe on 26 May 2016.

  29. Galatasaray first signed striker Mauro Icardi on loan in 2022, then permanently in 2023, from which club?

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    Paris Saint-Germain. Icardi arrived on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in 2022 and made the move permanent in 2023.

  30. In 2023, Galatasaray's stadium (opened in 2011 to replace the old Ali Sami Yen ground) took on which sponsorship name?

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    RAMS Park. The arena opened in 2011 and took the name RAMS Park in a 2023 naming deal; Vodafone Park and Şükrü Saracoğlu belong to the city rivals.

  31. In which season did Galatasaray win their first Turkish national league (Süper Lig) championship?

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    1961-62. Galatasaray took their first national league crown in 1961-62, finishing four points clear of Fenerbahçe.

  32. Which Brazilian World Cup-winning goalkeeper saved two penalties for Galatasaray in the 2000 UEFA Cup final shootout?

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    Claudio Taffarel. Claudio Taffarel, a 1994 World Cup winner, kept out spot-kicks to help Galatasaray beat Arsenal on penalties.

  33. Galatasaray beat Arsenal on penalties to win which 2000 European final, the first major European trophy for a Turkish club?

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    UEFA Cup. The 2000 UEFA Cup final in Copenhagen finished 0-0 and Galatasaray won 4-1 on penalties, a first for Turkish football.

  34. Which Colombian striker joined Galatasaray on a free transfer from Monaco in September 2019?

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    Radamel Falcao. Radamel Falcao left Monaco for Istanbul in September 2019, signing a three-year deal at Galatasaray.

  35. Which 1960s Galatasaray striker, a six-time league top scorer, was nicknamed the 'Uncrowned King' (Taçsız Kral)?

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    Metin Oktay. Metin Oktay, the 'Uncrowned King', was the great goalscoring idol of Galatasaray in the 1960s.

  36. In the record-breaking 2023-24 season, Galatasaray won the Süper Lig by edging which rival to the title?

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    Fenerbahçe. Galatasaray amassed a record points total to pip Fenerbahçe, who also broke the old points record but finished second.

  37. Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder joined Galatasaray in January 2013 from which club?

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    Inter Milan. Sneijder moved from Inter Milan, where he had won the 2010 treble; Real Madrid and Ajax were his earlier clubs.

  38. In which city is the football club Galatasaray based?

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    Istanbul. Galatasaray is one of Istanbul's 'big three' clubs, rooted in the Galatasaray high school on the European side of the city.

  39. What are Galatasaray's traditional club colours?

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    Red and yellow. The club is known as 'Sarı-Kırmızı' (Yellow-Red), the colours worn since the early 1900s.

  40. Galatasaray won the inaugural Turkish Cup in 1962-63, beating which club in the two-legged final?

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    Fenerbahçe. Galatasaray saw off city rivals Fenerbahçe 4-2 on aggregate to lift the very first edition of the Turkish Cup.

  41. In December 2013, Galatasaray's home Champions League match against Juventus was abandoned after about half an hour for what reason?

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    Heavy snowfall. A blizzard buried the pitch markings on 10 December 2013; the game resumed the next day and Galatasaray won 1-0.

  42. Which Galatasaray legend scored the fastest goal in World Cup history, after just 10.8 seconds in 2002?

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    Hakan Şükür. Hakan Şükür struck after 10.8 seconds against South Korea in the 2002 World Cup third-place match, a record that still stands.

  43. In 2024, Galatasaray signed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on loan from which Italian club?

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    Napoli. Osimhen arrived on a season-long loan from Napoli in September 2024 and quickly became a fan favourite in Istanbul.

  44. UltrAslan, the Galatasaray supporters' group founded in 2001, blends the word 'Ultras' with the Turkish word 'aslan', meaning what?

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    Lion. 'Aslan' is Turkish for lion — the animal that gives Galatasaray its 'Aslanlar' (Lions) identity.

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Galatasaray quiz — FAQ

How many Süper Lig titles have Galatasaray won?
A record 26 as of 2026. The 26th was clinched with a 4-2 win over Antalyaspor on 9 May 2026 — a fourth consecutive championship under Okan Buruk, matching the club's famous four-in-a-row of 1996 to 2000.
What was Galatasaray's biggest European triumph?
The 2000 UEFA Cup. They beat Arsenal 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Copenhagen on 17 May 2000, becoming the first Turkish club to win a major European trophy. That August they added the UEFA Super Cup, beating Real Madrid 2-1 in Monaco on Mário Jardel's golden goal.
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How hard is the Galatasaray quiz?
It runs from easy (which English club did Galatasaray beat in the 2000 UEFA Cup final?) to genuinely hard (who scored the winning penalty in Copenhagen?). The mix means casual fans and lifelong Cimbom obsessives both get a real test.