The 1971–72 season was Galatasaray's 68th in existence and the club's 14th consecutive season in the Turkish First Football League (1.Lig). Under the management of Brian Birch, Galatasaray secured their fifth league title. The club also participated in the Turkish Cup, reaching the quarter-finals, and competed in the European Cup, where they were eliminated in the first round.
Squad statistics.
1.Lig.
Galatasaray finished the season as champions of the 1.Lig, securing their fifth league title. The team played 30 matches, achieving 17 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal difference of +20.
Turkish Cup.
Galatasaray entered the Turkish Cup in the first round and progressed to the quarter-finals:
European Cup.
As the reigning Turkish champions, Galatasaray participated in the 1971–72 European Cup:
Friendly Matches.
Galatasaray participated in the TSYD Cup, a pre-season tournament:
Statistics.
Top Scorers
Disciplinary Record