UEFA Champions League 2017/18: 5 Talking points from Gameweek 5

#2 Besiktas; an unexpected rise to the top

Besiktas have qualified for the knockout stages as group winners

Turkish champions Besiktas ensured qualification to the knockout stages for the first time since the competition was reformatted in 1992 with a 1-1 draw against Porto at home. Senol Gunes' men are unbeaten in the competition till now and have emerged as the dark horses of the tournament after their impressive performances in Group G against the likes of Monaco and RB Leipzig.

Besiktas fell behind to Felipe's goal on the night but equalised before the stroke of half-time through Anderson Talisca and went into the second half as the stronger side. The home fans were in full voice as their club created history by securing qualification as group winners with a game to spare.

Gunes' men will face RB Leipzig away from home in their last game and the result will have no impact on their status as winners of the group, however, Leipzig will require nothing short of a win to book their place in the last 16.

Not many people would have expected Besiktas to qualify for the knockout stages as group winners and the underdog tag acted as the perfect stepping stone for their successful campaign so far. Even though they will still be one of the less fancied sides in the competition this year, Besiktas will be looking to spring a few surprises.