The 2001-02 campaign was a season of domestic dominance for Galatasaray, as Cimbom clinched their 15th title in the newly-named Süper Lig. Under manager Mircea Lucescu, the title was built on an outstanding, undefeated home record (17-0-0), overcoming a turbulent "summer of change" to secure a coveted spot in the Champions League group stage. Leading the charge was the prolific veteran striker Arif Erdem, whose 21 goals proved decisive and secured the championship in a defining year that solidified the club's position as an elite European force.