Barcelona saw the hellish night of Istanbul!

Galatasaray fans rioted with firecrackers and fireworks in front of the hotel where the Catalans were staying.

According to "Varzeh Se", Barcelona passed a tense and busy night before the important match against Galatasaray in the European Champions League, which will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 PM at the Rams Park Stadium in Istanbul.

A number of fans of the Turkish team tried to disrupt the peace of the players led by Hansi Flick by gathering in front of the hotel where the Catalans' caravan is stationed.

Galatasaray fans chanted slogans, sang hymns and lit firecrackers and fireworks until late at night. It was around 02:20 in the morning when the strange sounds and noise continued near Barcelona Hotel.

The atmosphere of the city of Istanbul shows that the fans will create a very passionate atmosphere in tomorrow's match as well. Galatasaray come into this home game after losing 1-3 against Sporting in the first week of the Champions League, while Barcelona started the tournament with a 5-1 victory over Feyenoord.

These two teams have met once again in European competitions; Their last encounter dates back to the round of 16 of the Europa League in 2022, when after a goalless draw in Barcelona, ​​the Catalans managed to win 2-1 in Istanbul.

These two teams have faced each other ten times in European competitions, Barcelona's share is six wins, Galatasaray's share is one win, and three matches have ended with equal results.

The only win of the Turkish team dates back to November 1994 and a 2-1 victory in Istanbul. Current Galatasaray coach Okan Boruk was on the pitch in that match.