27.08.2026 15:42
Fenerbahçe defeated Lyon 2-1 away, ending an 18-year Champions League drought and, along with Galatasaray, earned the right to represent Turkey in the Champions League. Following the yellow-navy blues' historic victory in France, Galatasaray's post of "Just another ordinary day at Gala" was interpreted as a jab at their arch-rival.
As the countdown for the new UEFA Champions League season continues, two teams will represent Turkey in the league phase. Following Galatasaray, the last champions of the Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe also secured their Champions League ticket by eliminating Olympique Lyon in the play-off round. Thus, the rivalry between the two arch-rivals has also been carried into Europe's biggest club organization.
FENERBAHÇE RETURNS AFTER 18 YEARS
Having drawn 1-1 with Lyon in the first match, Fenerbahçe defeated their opponent 2-1 in the rematch in France and advanced to the league phase. The yellow-navy blues thus ended their 18-year Champions League longing.
STRIKING SHARE FROM GALATASARAY
Following Fenerbahçe's return to the Champions League, a striking share came from Galatasaray's side. The yellow-red club quoted the "The Champions League is back" post made from the official account of the Champions League.
"JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY AT GALA"
Galatasaray added the note "Just another ordinary day at Gala" to their post along with a lion emoji. The message from the yellow-reds was interpreted as a reference to their arch-rival Fenerbahçe, who returned to the tournament after 18 years.