The 2017-18 campaign for Beşiktaş, under manager Şenol Güneş, delivered a magnificent, history-making European adventure that saw the Black Eagles become the first Turkish club to progress undefeated from the UEFA Champions League group stage, ultimately reaching the Round of 16. Though the domestic campaign saw them finish a disappointing 4th in the Süper Lig, the club secured a crucial European spot. Spearheading the charge was the sensational Brazilian attacking midfielder Talisca, whose 14 league goals contributed to a star-studded side featuring Pepe, Ryan Babel, and Ricardo Quaresma, making it a season defined by their continental brilliance.