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Besiktas are used to upsetting the odds

But first-leg hammering leaves them playing for pride

Adriano (right) celebrates a Besiktas goal
Adriano (right) celebrates a Besiktas goalCredit: Maurizio Lagana

Manager
Senol Gunes.

How they qualified
The 8-1 outsiders went unbeaten to top a section which included Monaco, Leipzig and Porto in some style.

Results and fixtures

Turkish Super Lig standings

Transfer action
Top scorer Cenk Tosun, who notched four goals in the Champions League as well as scoring eight times in the league, was sold to Everton in a surprise transfer. Much-travelled Vagner Love and MLS forward Cyle Larin will attempt to fill Tosun's boots, while defender Domagoj Vida has arrived from Dynamo Kiev.

Last-16 first leg
Bayern Munich 5 Besiktas 0
Bayern put the tie to bed in a one-sided first leg with Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller bagging two goals each.

Prospects
They have pulled off shocks already in this season's Champions League but have no chance of going through.

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Published on 12 March 2018inChampions League

Last updated 16:05, 15 March 2018

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