Galatasaray Away Fans Banned from Anfield Following Disciplinary Incidents in Turin

UEFA upholds the away fan ban for Galatasaray's match at Liverpool following fireworks incidents in Turin. Get the latest Champions League disciplinary news.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 4, 2026, 5:56 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from CNA

UEFA Rejects Appeal After Violent Scenes in Turin

The UEFA Appeals Body confirmed on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, that Turkish champions Galatasaray will be prohibited from bringing away supporters to their high-profile Champions League encounter at Anfield. The decision comes as a direct consequence of crowd disturbances that marred the club's playoff second-leg trip to Juventus on February 25. According to official reports, the incidents included the lighting of flares and fireworks, the throwing of objects onto the pitch, and clashes that resulted in injuries to home supporters. Galatasaray’s immediate appeal against the ruling was dismissed, cementing the "closed-door" policy for the visiting section during the decisive second leg in England.

Details of the Juventus Stadium Incident

The disciplinary measures stem from a chaotic evening at the Allianz Stadium, where Galatasaray narrowly secured their progression to the Round of 16. During the match—in which Juventus heroically erased a three-goal first-leg deficit to force extra time—tensions in the away end boiled over. Media reports confirmed that a man and his young daughter were injured by a firework launched from the Galatasaray section toward the Juventus home fans. According to match delegates, the Turkish side was also fined 40,000 euros ($46,000) for failing to maintain order and for the extensive use of pyrotechnics throughout the match.

A History of Suspended Sanctions

This latest ruling is particularly significant due to Galatasaray's recent disciplinary record. Following similar disturbances during a group-stage match against Manchester United at Old Trafford in October 2023, the club was handed a one-match away fan ban that was suspended for a two-year probationary period. According to UEFA's legal framework, the violent incidents in Turin effectively triggered that suspended sentence. The combination of the new fine and the immediate ticket ban reflects UEFA's "zero-tolerance" approach toward fan behavior that compromises stadium safety and security.