Liverpool's Istanbul nightmare goes on: Fenerbahçe complete a historic comeback
Fenerbahçe beat Liverpool 3-2 on matchday 4 of the Champions League, adding another chapter to the English side's nightmare run of away trips to Istanbul.
Fenerbahçe produced a stunning comeback to beat visiting Liverpool 3-2 on matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League. Refusing to give up despite falling 2-1 behind, the Yellow-Navy Blues sealed a historic victory and added another chapter to the English giants' nightmare run of away games in Istanbul.
Playing an away match in Istanbul for the 7th time in their history, Liverpool once again failed to celebrate a win in the city. The Merseyside club, who faced their first test in Istanbul against Galatasaray in the 2001-2002 season and came away with a 1-1 draw, now hold a dismal record of 1 draw and 6 defeats from their 7 away matches in Istanbul following the loss to Fenerbahçe.
Liverpool have suffered heavy setbacks against Turkish sides in Istanbul. Galatasaray have taken 3 wins and 1 draw from their 4 home matches against them, while Beşiktaş emerged victorious from both of the 2 matches in which they hosted the English side, giving their opponents no chance at all in Istanbul.
Liverpool, who lifted the trophy with a historic comeback against Milan in the unforgettable UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul in 2005, have continued to leave the city empty-handed against Turkish teams ever since.