The jerseys of the major clubs in Portugal
Lisbon against Porto, the eagle against the dragon: the Portuguese clubs operate at the pace of a centuries-old rivalry. Here you can find the signed Benfica shirts adidas and FC Porto dressed by New Balance, in home, away, third and fourth kits, in adult, women's and children's sizes, along with tracksuits and retro shirts Copa Football from the great years.
The red of the Luz or the blue of the Dragão.
Benfica: the eagle of Lisbon and its two European cups
Founded on February 28, 1904, in Lisbon, Benfica has worn red and white since 1908 and has an eagle at the top of its crest, earning it the nickname As Águias. The club ended the reign of Real Madrid by winning the European Cup in 1961 against FC Barcelona, and then in 1962 against Real itself, beating them five goals to three in Amsterdam with a double from Eusébio. They play at the Estádio da Luz, rebuilt and inaugurated in 2003. Their red shirt, outfitted by adidas, is also available in long sleeves for winter nights, with a children’s version for young supporters.
Other foreign clubs, page by page
Portuguese clubs have other countries as their neighbours. The Dutch clubs include Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, Benfica's opponent in the 1988 final, Argentine clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate, and American clubs from MLS. The clubs from Greece, Switzerland, or Brazil are on the Other clubs page, and all teams outside of the major leagues are on the parent page Other clubs.
FC Porto: the dragon, the blue and white and four European titles
The FC Porto, founded in 1893, plays in blue and white vertical stripes and has the dragon as its emblem, which gave its name to the Estádio do Dragão, inaugurated in 2003. They won the European Cup in 1987 against Bayern Munich in Vienna, then the Champions League in 2004 against Monaco in Gelsenkirchen, along with the UEFA Cup in 2003 and the Europa League in 2011. New Balance has been their kit supplier since 2015, one of the longest partnerships for the brand. You can also wear its history with the retro Copa shirt from 1971 or a tracksuit jacket inspired by the 1957 team.
Sporting and the retro shirts of Portuguese football
The third major club in the country, the Sporting Clube de Portugal, founded in 1906, plays in green and white at the Estádio José Alvalade and remains the only Portuguese club to have won the Cup Winners' Cup, in 1964; their home children’s shirt allows young Lisbon supporters to show off the Lions. For nostalgics, the retro Copa shirts revive the great moments of Portuguese football: the away shirt of Benfica from 1968, the year of a lost European Cup final at Wembley, the Benfica shirt from the 1992-93 season, and the FC Porto shirt from the early seventies all revive period collars and crests.
Finding the right moment for a Benfica or Porto shirt
With four kits a year at FC Porto, Portuguese shirts rotate quickly. Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays are good opportunities for gifts, to keep an eye on in the Team Promotions. The winter sales are for kits unveiled the previous summer, the French Days in spring follow on the Teams page, then the summer sales and the return to training, when the new kits are released, send the previous ones to Clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Clássico of Portuguese football?
It's the match between Benfica and FC Porto, the two most decorated clubs in the country, pitting Lisbon against the North. The Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting, known as the Dérbi Eterno, is another big fixture in the league.
What is the difference between the fourth and the third shirt?
The third is the third official kit, used when the two first kits clash with the opponent's colours. The fourth, rarer, is released during the year as a special edition, often inspired by an anniversary or the history of the city.
Does a women's club shirt fit differently?
Yes, the women's cut is more fitted at the waist, with narrower shoulders and an adapted length. If you prefer a looser fit, the men's shirt remains an option, taking one size down from your usual size.
Why does FC Porto have a dragon on its crest?
The dragon comes from the historical coat of arms of the city of Porto, which it topped. The club incorporated it into its crest and hence got its nickname, the Dragões, which over time has become the symbol of an entire city.
Is the long-sleeve shirt of Benfica warmer?
It takes the design of the short-sleeve version but covers the arms, which is enough to keep warm on winter nights at the stadium. It can be worn alone or over a technical base layer when the cold sets in.
