The calypso tradition dates to the early 19th century. The subject of a calypso text, which is usually witty and satiric, is an event of political or social importance, and the lyric often incorporates Spanish, Creole, and African phrases. The exaggeration of local speech patterns is matched by an offbeat rhythm.
In international club football, Barcelona has won twenty European and World titles â four UEFA Champions League titles and one European Cup, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, a shared record five UEFA Super Cup, a record three Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and a record three FIFA Club World Cup.
In the 108 years that have followed, both clubs have experienced peaks and troughs, yet incredibly the derby has remained even. Taking only official fixtures into account, Benfica have won 128 in all competitions to Sporting's 105, the rest of the 294 encounters ending in a draw. When Sporting are the hosts it's even tighter, particularly in the league: 32 home wins to 30 for the away side.