The team was considered "legendary" due to all the milestones achieved that season.

In the Turkish cup, Beşiktaş defeated Aydınspor 1–0 in the quarterfinals, but lost to Trabzonspor 1–2 in the semifinals.

By finishing 1st last season Beşiktaş also qualified for the European Cup.

As the defending Turkish champions, Beşiktaş qualified for the 1991-92 European Cup.

Beşiktaş wasn't able to win the Turkish Cup, losing to Trabzonspor in the semifinals.