Besiktas fans gather outside Inonu Stadium ahead of the 13-time Turkish champions' clash with Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Besiktas fans gather outside Inonu Stadium ahead of the 13-time Turkish champions' clash with Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
A Besiktas fan shows a tattoo which reads "Carsi" -- the name of the club's most famous supporters' club.
True colors —
A Besiktas fan shows a tattoo which reads "Carsi" -- the name of the club's most famous supporters' club.
With tensions running high between Turkey and Israel, there was a strong police presence to ensure the match in Istanbul passed without incident.
Police presence —
With tensions running high between Turkey and Israel, there was a strong police presence to ensure the match in Istanbul passed without incident.
Inside the ground, there were also security staff on hand to prevent any potential unrest.
Soccer security —
Inside the ground, there were also security staff on hand to prevent any potential unrest.
The Carsi gather in the "Kapali" or covered stand, the group's location for Besiktas' home matches.
The Carsi —
The Carsi gather in the "Kapali" or covered stand, the group's location for Besiktas' home matches.
Only a dozen of Maccabi Tel Aviv's fans attended the game, barely populating the largely empty away section.
Only a dozen of Maccabi Tel Aviv's fans attended the game, barely populating the largely empty away section.