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Galatasaray and Barcelona are two prominent football clubs in Europe. They have a long-standing history of rivalry and competition on the football pitch. The two clubs have faced each other on several occasions, mainly in UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup competitions. The first competitive match between the two clubs was in 2000, when Galatasaray beat Barcelona in the UEFA Super Cup.

Over the years, Galatasaray and Barcelona have played against each other in different stages of the European Cup, with both teams switching roles as favorites and underdogs. Barcelona has dominated most of the matches, winning six out of ten encounters, while Galatasaray has won only one and three matches have ended in a draw.

One of the most memorable matches between the two clubs took place in 2013, when Galatasaray staged an epic comeback to knock Barcelona out of the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite losing the first leg 4-1, Galatasaray managed to win the second leg in Istanbul 3-1, and qualify for the semi-finals on away goals.

The rivalry between the two clubs extends beyond the football pitch, as both have passionate fan bases that often clash in and outside stadiums. However, in recent years, the relationship between the two clubs has been more amicable, with Barça donating funds to the Turkish club to help them comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations.