The 2009-10 campaign for Besiktas, which began as the defending Süper Lig champions, delivered a season of domestic consolidation and European drama for the Black Eagles. They secured a 4th-place finish in the Süper Lig, narrowly missing out on the top three and ensuring qualification for the Europa League. Spearheading the attack was the prolific Brazilian striker Bobô, whose 12 league goals anchored the offense. The season remains memorable for a historic 1-0 away victory against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League group stage, a high point that ultimately failed to stop their exit in the group stage.