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How both Turkish clubs reached the Champions LeagueReviewed on the morning of 4 November 2026. Galatasaray entered the league phase directly as Turkish champions, while Fenerbahçe played three qualifying ties. The story below begins with each route and continues through the league-phase matches played at review time. Scores list the home side first.
Galatasaray: domestic champions to direct entryGalatasaray qualified directly for the league phase by finishing first in Türkiye, according to UEFA's club profile; they did not play a qualifying play-off this season. They opened away to Sporting CP on 9 September with a 3–1 defeat, then lost 4–1 at home to Barcelona on 13 October. They responded with a 4–2 win at Lille on 21 October and a 2–0 home win over Stuttgart on 3 November. Two wins and two defeats gave them six points from four matches; Aston Villa visit on 24 November.
Fenerbahçe: six matches to reach the league phaseFenerbahçe entered the league path in the second qualifying round. They beat Poland's Górnik Zabrze 1–0 at home on 21 July and drew 1–1 away on 29 July, advancing 2–1 on aggregate. In the third round they defeated Austria's Sturm Graz 2–0 at home on 5 August and 1–0 away on 11 August, progressing 3–0 on aggregate.
In the play-off they drew 1–1 with France's Lyon in Istanbul on 18 August, then won 2–1 away on 26 August. The 3–2 aggregate victory secured their first league-phase place since 2008–09. UEFA qualifying results and club profile.
In the league phase Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 at home to Roma on 10 September, lost 6–0 at Aston Villa on 14 October, and drew 2–2 at home to Slavia Praha on 20 October. That gave them two points from three matches. Liverpool visit on 4 November; this fixture had not been played at the morning review, so check the official schedule. UEFA fixtures and results.
Reading the points: Fenerbahçe's six qualifying games secured their place but do not add points to the league-phase table. The totals above concern league-phase games only. The complete fixture tables, photographs, format and updates follow.
UEFA Champions League 2026–27: Türkiye's clubs and season guideA regularly reviewed guide to Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, their results, remaining fixtures, qualification and key dates.
Reviewed: morning of 4 November 2026, Türkiye/Riyadh timeGalatasaray beat Stuttgart 2–0 on 3 November. Fenerbahçe host Liverpool on 4 November at 20:45 Türkiye/Riyadh time (18:45 CET). Matchday 4 was incomplete at review time; fixtures can change. UEFA fixtures by team.
Türkiye's representativesGalatasaray and Fenerbahçe are in the league phase. The totals below are calculated from their results, not their overall ranking. They have temporarily played different numbers of matches.
| Club | Played | W | D | L | For | Against | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galatasaray | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Fenerbahçe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
Galatasaray: all eight league-phase matches
Archive image of Galatasaray's stadium during a 2011 derby, not the current season. LardoBalsamico, source, CC BY-SA 3.0; displayed at reduced size.
| Date | Match and score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2026 | Sporting CP 3–1 Galatasaray | Played |
| 13 Oct | Galatasaray 1–4 Barcelona | Played |
| 21 Oct | Lille 2–4 Galatasaray | Played |
| 3 Nov | Galatasaray 2–0 Stuttgart | Played |
| 24 Nov | Galatasaray v Aston Villa | Upcoming |
| 8 Dec | AEK Athens v Galatasaray | Upcoming |
| 19 Jan 2027 | Galatasaray v Feyenoord | Upcoming |
| 27 Jan 2027 | Paris Saint-Germain v Galatasaray | Upcoming |
Fenerbahçe: all eight league-phase matches
Archive image of Fenerbahçe's stadium before a domestic match in 2019, not a Champions League image. Yigitylnz, source, CC BY-SA 4.0; displayed at reduced size.
| Date | Match and score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2026 | Fenerbahçe 1–1 Roma | Played |
| 14 Oct | Aston Villa 6–0 Fenerbahçe | Played |
| 20 Oct | Fenerbahçe 2–2 Slavia Praha | Played |
| 4 Nov | Fenerbahçe v Liverpool | Upcoming |
| 25 Nov | Shakhtar Donetsk v Fenerbahçe | Upcoming |
| 9 Dec | LASK v Fenerbahçe | Upcoming |
| 20 Jan 2027 | Fenerbahçe v Villarreal | Upcoming |
| 27 Jan 2027 | Atlético de Madrid v Fenerbahçe | Upcoming |
How the competition worksAll 36 clubs share one league table. Each plays eight different opponents, four at home and four away. The top eight advance directly to the round of 16. Clubs placed 9th–24th play two-legged knockout play-offs for the remaining eight places. Clubs placed 25th–36th leave European competition for the season. UEFA format guide.
Key dates| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Matchday 4 | 3–4 November 2026 |
| Matchday 5 | 24–25 November 2026 |
| Matchday 6 | 8–9 December 2026 |
| Matchday 7 | 19–20 January 2027 |
| Matchday 8 | 27 January 2027 |
| Knockout play-offs | 16–17 and 23–24 February 2027 |
| Round of 16 | 9–10 and 16–17 March 2027 |
| Quarter-finals | 6–7 and 13–14 April 2027 |
| Semi-finals | 27–28 April and 4–5 May 2027 |
| Final | 5 June 2027, Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid |
Frequently asked questionsDoes ninth place qualify directly? No. Clubs placed 9th–24th enter the play-offs.
Does 25th place move to the Europa League? No. The club leaves European competition for the season.
Is there a fixed points total that guarantees progress? No. Qualification depends on all clubs' results, final positions and tiebreakers.
Are fixtures and results live? This is a dated review, not a live-score service. Check UEFA before each match.
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