SC Farense vs Sporting CP

The rivalry between SC Farense and FC Porto is mainly due to their geographic proximity, as both clubs are located in the city of Faro, Portugal. The two teams have met in the Portuguese Cup and Primeira Liga, with FC Porto being the more successful of the two. While SC Farense have never beaten FC Porto in a competitive match, they have come close on a few occasions, most notably in the 2011/12 season when they held the Dragons to a goalless draw in the Primeira Liga. The rivalry between the two teams has been described as intense but respectful. Sporting CP FC is a professional football club based in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 1906, the club has competed in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese football, for the majority of its existence. Sporting are the third most successful club in the country in terms of trophies won, behind only Benfica and Porto. They have won the Primeira Liga 18 times, the Taça de Portugal 24 times, and the Taça da Liga 3 times. They have also won a number of regional trophies, including the Campeonato de Lisboa 31 times. Sporting's most famous players include Luis Figo, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Nani.