Football plays a significant role in Europe, especially in some countries such as Portugal. If you take a look at the Primeira Liga, you see that there are loads of good teams that can go up against the best clubs on the continent.
One of the things that makes the Primeira Liga so interesting to watch is the different rivalries. Bettors love them because these matches are unpredictable, usually have good odds and various betting markets. What’s more, some bookies even create special promos that you can use for them.
In this article, we will show you which are some of the biggest football rivalries in Portugal. These matches will always bring a lot of attention, regardless of whether the teams perform well during the season.
Pressure is mounting on Benfica boss Bruno Lage after the Eagles dropped points once more, losing 4-3 at home to Santa Clara and allowing FC Porto to go three points clear at the top of the Primeira Liga table.
The relentless drive towards Liga NOS 2019/20’s conclusion continued throughout the past week and once more the results threw up plenty of talking points in different areas of the league table. Porto and Benfica’s battle for the title remains on a knife edge as the former’s slip at lowly Aves allowed the defending champions to draw level on points in beating Rio Ave.
Sporting have opened up a two-point gap in the race for third place after Sporting de Braga, winless since the Primeira Liga’s return, were held to a 0-0 draw away to FC Famalicão.
Benfica have moved back level with table-topping FC Porto on points after the Dragons’ slip-up was capitalised upon by the Eagles with a 2-1 away win over nine-man Rio Ave.