Liverpool's game with Galatasaray descended into chaos with two red cards

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This was precisely the situation in 2003 when the Reds faced Galatasaray - a team they will play again in the Champions League on Tuesday - in the Amsterdam tournament in the Netherlands. It likely didn't assist matters that the sides had become thoroughly familiar having clashed twice in the Champions League the preceding year, and that relations between England and Turkey were strained with both nations battling for qualification to the subsequent summer's European Championships.

Liverpool's class of 25 will face Galatasaray on Tuesday (Image: Getty Images) "In that original tussle, Hakan Sukur went to grab him and pinch him," said then Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier. "The whole thing was started by a bad tackle by Igor Biscan, but the guy was not even injured." Gerrard, undoubtedly conscious of being struck by Galatasaray defender Bulent Korkmaz in the tunnel during England's Euro 2004 qualifier with Turkey several months prior, had already become embroiled in an ongoing altercation with Hakan Unsal.

"But he didn't use any foul language or insult the referee, because I asked the referee immediately afterwards if that was the case and he said no." The drama didn't conclude there, as Galatasaray wing-back Fabio Pinto appeared to spit at Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland following the final whistle, while the Turkish team celebrated its victory. Liverpool and Galatasaray will face each other again on Tuesday in the Champions League, with the game taking place in Turkey.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.