Derby de Lisboa

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Derby de Lisboa (Lisbon Derby)

The Derby de Lisboa, or Lisbon derby, is the biggest football rivalry in Portugal. It’s played between Benfica and Sporting, two of the country’s most successful clubs based in Lisbon.

Origin
The rivalry began in 1907 after eight Benfica players moved to Sporting, sparking the first derby.

Where and when
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Venues: Benfica at Estádio da Luz; Sporting at Estádio José Alvalade
- First meeting: 1 December 1907

Recent and upcoming matches
- Latest match: 5 December 2025 — Benfica 1, Sporting 1
- Next match: 19 April 2026 — Sporting vs Benfica

Key records
- Meetings total: 326
- Most wins: Benfica (139)
- Most appearances by a player: Francisco Albino (52)
- Top scorer: Fernando Peyroteo (48)
- Largest victory: Sporting 7–1 Benfica on 14 December 1986

Notes
- The derby is a major event in Lisbon and important for fans around the world.
- The first women’s official derby was on 19 October 2019, Benfica won 3–0 at Estádio da Luz. The attendance record for a women’s match in Portugal was 12,812 at that game; the overall attendance record later rose to 27,221 on 26 March 2023 at Estádio da Luz.