5 teams who can do a 'Leicester City' in the Champions League this season

The Champions League returns to action in February
The Champions League returns to action in February

#4 Besiktas

SSC Napoli v Besiktas JK - UEFA Champions League
The Besiktas home crowd makes for an intimidating atmosphere

Besiktas negotiated a tricky group containing AS Monaco, FC Porto and RB Leipzig. Many thought Besiktas would finish last in this strong group but they proved beyond doubt that they can compete with Europe's finest when they topped their group.

Their reward for being 1st? A tie in the round of 16 against Bayern Munich. While on paper there looks like only one winner in this match, we have to remember Besiktas go into this match as the group winners. They deserve to be here and will provide a stern test for Bayern.

Winning the Champions League needs luck for even the best of teams and Besiktas will need it in aplenty but no one will fancy going to Turkey for the away leg. The fans create a unique and intimidating atmosphere where players like Alvaro Negredo and Cenk Tosun will look to punish any mistakes.

They are great at set pieces - a very useful strength, especially when you have to weather a storm and then nick a game. They have the knack of being in the game till the last minute and these qualities will give them a chance of surprising everyone and going all the way in the competition.

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