ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish champions Besiktas reached the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time as they fought back for a 1-1 draw at home to Porto in their penultimate Group G match on Wednesday. "We’re through to the round of 16 for the first time and for that Besiktas deserve congratulations," said defender Pepe. Besiktas are top with 11 points from five games, with Porto second on seven ahead of Leipzig. The German side are three points behind the Portuguese before they visit bottom side Monaco, who have two points, later on Wednesday. Porto have a better head-to-head record against Leipzig so Wednesday's draw leaves qualification in their own hands.

Source: The Star November 21, 2017 19:41 UTC