What is porto - sporting lizbon?

Porto and Sporting Lisbon are two of the biggest football clubs in Portugal and have a long-standing rivalry in Portuguese football. The rivalry dates back to the early 20th century when both clubs were founded. Porto, also known as FC Porto, is based in the city of Porto, while Sporting Lisbon, also known as Sporting CP, is based in the capital city of Lisbon.

The rivalry between Porto and Sporting Lisbon is considered as one of the biggest derbies in Portugal, known as the ‘Eternal Derby’. Both teams compete in the Primeira Liga, the top professional football league in Portugal, which consists of 18 teams.

Porto have won a total of 29 Primeira Liga titles and are known for their successful record in European competitions, having won the UEFA Champions League twice. Sporting Lisbon have won 19 Primeira Liga titles and are also known for their success in European competitions, having won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1963-64.

In recent years, Porto has been dominant in the rivalry, winning the majority of the matches against Sporting Lisbon. However, both teams have a loyal fan base and the matches between them are always highly competitive and intense.