Saturday, 18 April 2026, 18:00
Sporting Portugal vs SL Benfica tickets for the Liga Portugal 2024/2025 season are on sale on Visitfootball.
The Lisbon Derby is one of the most intense rivalries in Portuguese football because these are two of the best football clubs in the country. The fans have termed FC Porto, SL Benfica, and Sporting Portugal the “Big Three” of the Portuguese league, so whenever these three go against one another, it’s always an intriguing encounter.
While FC Porto and Benfica are the two most decorated clubs in Portugal, the rivalry between Benfica and Sporting CP is more high-profile, due to the right for bragging rights in the country, especially since Sporting CP’s rise to the summit of Portuguese football in the past few years. According to several sources, the rivalry dates back to the early 1900s when Sporting Portugal recruited eight players from Benfica just days before the first meeting between the two clubs.
This move worked out for Sporting CP, as the club secured an important 2-1 win over SL Benfica in the Campeonato de Lisboa. They started playing against each other in the league in the 1934/35 season, which SL Benfica heavily dominated. After drawing one and losing another, the Eagles went on a seven-game unbeaten run against Sporting Portugal, including a run of five consecutive wins.
That run ended in the 1938/39 season, which saw the balance shift in Sporting Portugal’s favor. Sporting Lisbon also recorded four straight wins against Benfica, including 4-1 and two 3-1 wins, breaking the latter’s dominance in the league at the time.
SL Benfica holds the bragging rights overall. The Eagles have won more titles than their bitter rivals, most especially in the Primeira Liga. Benfica has 38 league titles (the most of any club in the country), while Sporting CP only has 29. Benfica has also won more Portuguese CUp, Portuguese League Cup, Portuguese Super Cup, and European Cups (UEFA Champions League) than Sporting Lisbon. The latter has only won 55 trophies in its history, while SL Benfica has won 86 trophies in all competitions.
Witness two of the most successful clubs in Portuguese football, so gear up for a thrilling fixture when Sporting Portugal locks horns with SL Benfica in the Liga Portugal this season. Buy your tickets now to secure a spot in the game.
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It’s always extra intense when Sporting Portugal and SL Benfica play against each other in any competition across the country. The intensity in this encounter always gets the better of some players, resulting in two red cards in both of their league games last season. Benfica recorded a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in November 2023, which was made possible by the red card suffered by a Sporting player.
After that loss, Sporting CP remained resilient in their next three encounters, winning two and drawing one. The Lisbon club won one and drew one over both legs of their Taca de Portugal semi-final encounter, winning 4-3 on aggregate to advance to the final. Sporting also beat Benfica 2-1 in their second league encounter last season, which helped the club secure the league title, finishing ten points above its bitter rival.
This is one of the biggest games in the Portuguese league this season, so expect a large crowd turnout. Due to the intensity of the teams involved, you must get to the match venue as early as possible to avoid large queues and the last-minute rush.
Once you’re at the venue, interact with fans outside the stadium to get in the best mood possible before the game. You can engage in some pre-game activities, such as going to a nearby pub to learn more about the club’s culture and get familiar with things generally.
This is one of the biggest games of the season for each team, so make sure the players feel your support throughout the game. Wave your scarf and chant the players’ names as you collectively try to push for a win.
Most importantly, enjoy the moment. Document your journey and leave knowing you’ve had a fulfilling day.
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