Greatest Rivalries in Football - SL Benfica vs FC Porto

O Classico, One of the most import matches in the Primeira Liga, Portugal. These two clubs are the most successful clubs that in Portugal. The rivalry comes about as Lisbon and Porto are the two largest cities in Portugal, and the two clubs are two of the richest, currently the most successful and influential football clubs in Portugal. The animosity between these two sides also extends from the country’s political, cultural and sporting history.
  Both these clubs have huge fan bases in Portugal and have really strong support. The matches which are held in the respective stadiums get a glimpse of how passionate the fans really are. Flares, smoke bombs, riots, fights, racism can be seen to an extent throughout this fixture
  Not only that, Portuguese based clubs are very much known for the young talent that they bring out. Many notable former players can be seen from both Porto and Benfica’s side. To be precise, David Luiz. Fabio Coentrao, Ramires, Di Maria, Miccoli are all products of the Benfica Youth Academy. Whereas in Porto, former notable players are Falcao, Hulk, Deco, Moutinho, Ricardo Carvalho etc.
  The atmosphere is tremendous when this fixture takes place. Both clubs have passionate fans and they sing their anthem all the way long. Red cards, injuries are too some of the major factors that influence this match.
  There is a new man who would be leading Porto back to their glory days. Paulo Fonseca is the new manager of FC Porto. He has all the qualities to be a top man. Meanwhile, Jorge Jesus of Benfica is admired by many throughout this footballing world. After taking over in 2009, he made a huge impact by losing only 2 matches in the Primeira Liga.
  However, the 2012-2013 title went to Porto. Still, Benfica are a strong side and they look to gain European as well as Domestic victory this year.

Players to watch out for this season -
  : L.Gonzalez, J.Martinez, E.Mangala, S.Defour, N.Otamendi (Porto)
  : Luisao, O.Cardozo, M.Sulejmani, N.Gaitan, N.Matic (Benfica)