The match was contested between the 2011–12 Süper Lig champions Galatasaray and the 2011–12 Turkish Cup winners Fenerbahçe, making the game the 372nd edition of Kıtalar Arası Derbi.

Galatasaray were champions in the regular season, finishing 9 points ahead of Fenerbahçe.

But they only collected 47 points and Galatasaray became champions of 2011–12 Süper Lig, securing a berth in the Turkish Super Cup final.

The quarter-final was the toughest match for Fenerbahçe, as they struggled against Kayserispor, but were winners after a penalty shoot-out.

[5] Assistant referees:Bahattın DuranTarik Ongun Fourth official:Süleyman Abay