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Revision as of 06:19, 29 June 2010 by Adn486 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Derby de Lisboa, also known as Derby Eterno, Derby da Segunda Circular or Derby da Capital, is the most important football derby match in Portugal. It opposes the Lisbon teams of Sporting Clube de Portugal and Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Sporting fans usually represent the wealthier society from Lisbon, while Benfica fans represent the less favorable society. The rivalry originated back in 1907 when eight Benfica players switched to the Sporting size in search of better working conditions. The match is followed world-wide, with the game being transmitted live especially in the former Portuguese colonies.
Statistics
In Portuguese competitions, Benfica have 65 wins while Sporting CP have 45.
Portuguese Championships Benfica – 31 / Sporting CP – 18
Portuguese Cup Benfica – 27 / Sporting CP – 19
Portuguese League Cup Benfica – 1 / Sporting CP – 0
Portuguese Supercup Benfica – 4 / Sporting CP – 7
UEFA Champions League Benfica – 2 / Sporting CP – 0
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Benfica – 0 / Sporting CP – 1
External links
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- Daily Sports Papers: