Munich, Germany, Feb 19 (AFP/APP):Factfile on Bayern Munich and Besiktas ahead of the Champions League last 16, first-leg tie between the clubs at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday:
Previous meetings:
Besiktas 0 Bayern Munich 2 – 1997/98 Champions League group stage
Bayern Munich 2 Besiktas 0 – 1997/98 Champions League group stage
Group stage performances:
Bayern – second in Group B behind Paris Saint-Germain
Besiktas – winners of Group G ahead of Porto
Leading scorers in all competitions:
Bayern: Robert Lewandowski (27)
Besiktas: Talisca (14)
European Cup/Champions League best performances:
Bayern – winners 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013
Besiktas – quarter-finals 1987
Quick facts
– Bayern are bidding to reach the quarter-finals for a seventh year in a row and this is their 14th time in the last 16.
– Besiktas became the first Turkish team to win their Champions League group when they saw off RB Leipzig, Porto and Monaco in Group G.
– This is the only last 16 tie featuring two reigning domestic champions.