Imagine the surprise that followed, however, when the struggling hosts put three goals past the title-chasing visitors without a response.
It stunned a lot of fans, but the biggest shock of the day came when Hakan Calhanoglu put the game beyond doubt in the 91st minute with a free-kick from near enough the half-way line.
And while the 23-year-old, still far from the prime of his career, is well known for his ability in deal-ball situations, he admitted that it was the finest free-kick he has ever scored.
It’s not difficult to see why.
