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What are Portugal’s Top Football Competitions?
Football in Portugal operates in much the same way as in any other major footballing nation, with the Portuguese having their own league and cup competitions for the clubs, and a popular national team.
- Primeira Liga: Made of 18 of the country’s biggest sides – including the likes of Benfica, Porto and Sporting Lisbon – the Primeira Liga offers places in Europe’s top club competitions, in addition to the famous trophy of course. At the other end of the table, each season sees the bottom two sides face relegation.
- LigaPro: Also containing eighteen clubs, the second tier of the Portuguese league system operates a straightforward promotion and relegation system, with the top two sides being automatically promoted and the bottom two sides going down.
- Taça de Portugal: Literally translated as the “Cup of Portugal”, this is the countries major knockout competition and is open to all sides in the top four league divisions.
- The National Team: A fairly inconsistent side in the past, “A Seleção” have been a far more formidable outfit in the current century. The pride of the nation compete in the World Cup, European Championships and UEFA Nation’s League.
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Who are the biggest teams in Portuguese Football?
Football was first introduced in Portugal in around 1875, with Porto and Lisbon being two of the locations were the game really took hold. These two major cities remain a hotbed for the game to this day, and contain a number of the country’s biggest club sides.
- Benfica: An internationally recognised name, The Eagles from the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon boast more Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal successes than any other side. Two-time winners of the European Cup, they are also the countries best supported side.
- FC Porto: Located in the north western city of the same name, FC Porto – or simply Porto – are another member of Portugal’s traditional big three sides, and have appeared in every Primeira Liga season since the very first one back in 1934.
- Sporting Lisbon: Also referred to as Sporting CP - or just Sporting - the Lions are the second Lisbon based side in Portugal’s big three. Part of a huge sporting club – featuring over 30 different sports – Sporting Lisbon have 18 Primeira Liga titles to their name.
- Boavista: Nicknamed “Os Axadrezados” (The Chequered Ones) due to their black and white checked shirts, Boavista are the second biggest club in Porto, and one of the oldest in the country having been established in 1903.
- Sporting Braga: Also located in the north west of Portugal are Sporting Braga. A well supported side, “The Archbishops” have never won the Primeira Liga (as of 2020) but do boast wins in the major cup competitions, and were the only Portuguese side to ever win the now defunct Intertoto Cup.
- Vitória Guimarães: This side from Guimaraes – also located in the north western footballing hotbed – have not quite lived up to their nickname of “The Conquerors”, but have nevertheless been one of the most regular challengers to the big three over the years.
Which are the Top Derbies in Portuguese Football?
- O Clássico (Benfica vs FC Porto): As the two biggest sides from the two largest cities in the country, it is no surprise that passions run high whenever Benfica and FC Porto lock horns. Regularly battling it out for top honours, there also tends to be a lot riding on these games.
- Derby de Lisboa (Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon): This is without doubt the biggest inter-city derby fixture in Portugal. Benfica have historically been the more successful of the two sides, but Sporting aren’t too far behind with 50 domestic titles of their own. Always one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season.
- Madeira Derby (Maritimo vs Nacional vs União): Local rivalry comes to the fore whenever two of the three biggest sides on the island of Madeira do battle, particularly the games involving Maritimo who are traditionally the biggest team of the trio – making them a big scalp for Nacional and União.
- Dragões vs Leões (FC Porto vs Sporting Lisbon): Having clashed in every league season since 1934, there is a lot of history involved in this battle between the Dragons of FC Porto and the Lion’s of Sporting Lisbon. The first ever Portuguese Championship final was between the two sides, and they have remained towards the top of the Portuguese game ever since.
- Derby da Invicta (FC Porto vs Boavista): These two teams from Porto may be close in terms of location, but there is a far greater gap in terms of the size and success of the clubs. No team likes to lose to a local rival, so this fixture likely does mean more to Porto than some other games, but it is a much bigger game for the Boavista fans, thanks to the potential “giant killing” aspect.
Who are Portuguese Football’s Most Famous Players?
Portugal may not have the same number of trophies in the cabinet as some other nations, but they have nevertheless given the game a number of outstanding footballers over the years – including two all-time greats:
- Cristiano Ronaldo: Not only is the man known as “CR7” the most famous footballer in the history of Portuguese football, Ronaldo is also one of the greatest players ever to have played the game full stop. Possessing a combination of pace, power and finishing ability rarely seen in one player, in addition to being excellent in the air, titles have followed Ronaldo wherever he has played.
- Eusebio: One of the first truly great and internationally recognised players of African origin, Eusebio was a natural born goal-scorer. Top scorer when playing for Portugal in the 1966 World Cup, he averaged over a goal per game during his time at Benfica, and is the unanimous choice as the greatest player to ever don the famous red shirt.
- Luis Figo: A La Liga winner with both Barcelona and Real Madrid, and a four-time Serie A champion with Inter Milan, Figo was one of the of the most gifted dribblers of his generation - winning the coveted Ballon d’Or in the year 2000.
- Ricardo Carvalho: The greatest Portuguese centre-back of all-time. Carvalho made defending look easy through his excellent ability to read the game. A title winner in Portugal, England and Spain, he was also part of the national side which lifted the European Championship in 2016.
- Peyroteo: The final name on our list is possibly the deadliest marksman in the history of the Portuguese game. Playing at the top level for Sporting Lisbon between 1937 and 1949, Peyroteo racked up an incredible 544 goals in just 334 games.
Who has won the most Portuguese Soccer Titles per Competition?
It will be no surprise to learn that the major competitions in Portugal have been dominated by the countries big three sides, but who has fared best of all?
- Primeira Liga: 1. Benfica (37 wins), 2. FC Porto (28 wins), 3. Sporting Lisbon (18 wins)
- Taça de Portugal: 1. Benfica (26 wins), 2. Sporting Lisbon (17 wins), 3. FC Porto (16 wins)
- Liga Pro: 1. Paços de Ferreira (4 wins), 2. Beira-Mar, Rio Ave, Moreirense, Estoril and Gil Vicente (2 wins each)
Best Performances by Portuguese sides in the European Club Competitions
Only two Portuguese sides have lifted one of the current major European club competitions, and they are the two biggest sides in the country – Benfica and FC Porto. Fellow big three side Sporting Lisbon have never won the Champion’s League or Europa League, but were the only Portuguese side to lift the old Cup Winners Cup.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
- Benfica: 2-time winners (1961 and 1962) and five-time runners-up.
- Porto: 2-time winners (1987 and 2004)
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE:
- FC Porto: 2-time winners (2003 and 2011).
- Benfica: 3-time runners-up.
What is the the National Team’s Best Performance in the World Cup and EURO?
- World Cup: Portugal did not qualify for any of the first seven World Cup Finals, but finished an excellent third in their first tournament in 1966. Fourth place in 2006 is the best result they have achieved since.
- European Championship: In the seven European Championship Finals for which they have qualified, Portugal have never failed to make at least the quarter final stage. Runners up on home soil in 2004, they then won the competition for the first time in France in 2016.
Portuguese Football: Interesting Stats and Facts
Portugal are now regularly ranked amongst the top ten footballing nations in the world, and recently became the first ever winners of the UEFA Nations League. Here we highlight a selection of the other interesting facts regarding the Portuguese game.
- Team Never Relegated from Primeira Liga: Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon.
- Most Consecutive Primeira Liga Titles: Porto with 5. (1994/95 – 1998/99).
- Most Points in a Primeira Liga Season: 88 (Benfica in 2015/16 and Porto 2017/18).
- Most Goals in Taça de Portugal Finals: Rogério Pipi with 15.
- Portugal National Team Biggest Win: 8 - 0 (vs Liechtenstein in 1994 and 1999, and vs Kuwait in 2003).
- Portugal National Team Biggest Defeat: Portugal 0 - 10 England in 1947.
- The National Team All-time Top Scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo with 99.
- The National Team Most Appearances: Cristiano Ronaldo with 164.
What kind of betting odds can I find for Portuguese Football?
The Primeira Liga may not be in quite the same category as the Premier League, Bundesliga and La Liga, but it does just about match those leagues when it comes to the selection of betting odds on offer. Expect a wide array of options to be available at the top online bookmakers, including full-time result, correct score, total goals, handicap and goal-scorer markets, in addition to a range of stats betting and ante-post options.
Can I watch and Bet on Portugal Football Matches Live Online?
Those with a bet365 account certainly can, with the following Portuguese football featuring as part of the sites excellent Live Streaming package.
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- Primeira Liga Live Streaming: Will it be Benfica, FC Porto or Sporting Lisbon this year? Or can another side cause a major shock? Tune in to the latest action at bet365.
- Portugal Cup Live Stream: Portugal’s biggest cup competition is also included in bet365’s Live Streaming service, with a selection of fixtures available over the course of the season.
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