The Clássico das Colônias is the name of the derby between Palmeiras and Portuguesa. A rivalry from the city of São Paulo, first disputed in 1921, it represents the game between teams from two of the largest immigrant colonies in the capital of São Paulo.
Palmeiras was founded by Italian immigrants in 1914, under the name Palestra Itália, and Portuguesa, as the name suggests, by representatives of the Portuguese immigrant community, in 1920. Palmeiras play at the Allianz Parque, while Portuguesa play at the Estádio do Canindé, with the two grounds being separated by approximately 7 km. The teams have played 268 matches in all competitions, including friendlies; Palmeiras won 128 matches, while Portuguesa won 67, and the remaining 73 have been drawn.
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