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Minho derby

The rivalry between SC Braga and Vitória SC is a clash that involves the two most representative clubs in the Minho region. It is usually called the Minho Derby.[1][2]

More than a rivalry between two sports clubs, it is a rivalry between two historic and neighboring cities, which dates back before the foundation of the nationality, in a dispute between the power of the Archbishops of Braga and the Counts of the County of Portucalense.[3] From then until today, there have been several demonstrations of rivalry between the two sides, thus justifying the fact that there is no railway line between the two cities (but rather two isolated branches that connect each city to Porto) or the controversy surrounding the creation of the University of Minho.[4][5][6]

Braga's Estádio Municipal de Braga
Vitória's Estádio D. Afonso Henriques

Thus the rivalry between SC Braga and Vitória SC is more a reflection of a rivalry between the society of both cities.[7] People from Braga and Guimarães do not like each other. The first are called "marroquinos (moroccans)", the others "espanhóis (spanish)", and beyond the border is enemy land.[8] However, just like the cities to which they belong, there is much more in common between them than what separates them:[9][10]

  • The official founding date of SC Braga dates back to 1921, while that of Vitória SC dates back to 1922.
  • In 2024, Braga has around 29,000 members while Vitória has more than 36,000 members.
  • They have managed to win titles (both in senior and youth teams) outside the sphere of the big three.
  • In the 21st century, these are the clubs that, in sporting terms, cause the most difficulties for the so-called Big Three and that normally compete for the highest positions in the Portuguese League and in qualifying for European competitions.[11]
  • Apart from the so-called Big Three, they are the only clubs to maintain a considerable fan base, always with good attendances at home, which provide exciting games and an electrifying spectacle from the stands with great tifos and choreographies.[12][13][14][15]
  • Both teams always have good away trips, playing at their opponents' grounds as their home ground, as they have a numerical advantage in most Portuguese stadiums, due to the geographical proximity of the League clubs.[16]
  1. ^ "Dérbi minhoto: Braga x Vitória :: Rivalidades :: zerozero.pt". www.zerozero.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Sporting Braga vs. Vitoria Guimaraes". www.footballderbies.com. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  3. ^ "O Condado Portucalense, a Infância de D. Afonso Henriques e a Relação com os Templários – OPCTJ – Ordem do Templo" (in European Portuguese). 5 April 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Afinal, como nasceu a rivalidade entre Guimarães e Braga?". RUM. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  5. ^ "A rivalidade entre Vitória e Braga: a culpa é de D. Henrique". O Jogo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Guimarães-Braga: das freiras de faca na mão à ideia de união ao Porto". Maisfutebol (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Adeptos do V. Guimarães provocam Braga: "Celebrem a chegada dos reis"". O Jogo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Marroquinos e espanhóis, quem manda no Minho?". Para Eles (in European Portuguese). 16 March 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  9. ^ "'Derby' minhoto: D. Afonso Henriques prepara-se para ambiente escaldante - Correio do Minho". correiodominho.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Antevisão SC Braga-Vitória SC: 'Ó vira que vira e torna a virar, as voltas do vira são boas de dar'". SAPO Desporto (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Dérbi do Minho com olhos no pódio - Correio do Minho". correiodominho.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  12. ^ Coreografia White Angels & Suspeitos do Costume Vitória SC - Braga 2014/2015, 26 November 2014, retrieved 16 September 2024
  13. ^ "O espetáculo de pirotecnia dos adeptos do V. Guimarães antes do início do dérbi do Minho". www.record.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  14. ^ "SC Braga - Vitoria Guimaraes 03.09.2022". Ultras-Tifo. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Club III | Vitória de Guimarães". Through The Turnstiles. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Cultura de Bancada, 13º Número by Cultura de Bancada - Issuu". issuu.com. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
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