Benfica and Arsenal: Twin clubs

Benfica and Arsenal are going to be rivals at the Emirates Cup, this Saturday. Before this match, the Benfica's Official Website made a comparison between the two clubs, with similarities and differences. 

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Similarities:

- Both are situated in the capitals (London and Lisbon)

- Centenary clubs, but Arsenal is older (1886 VS 1904)

- Both kits are red and white

- Stadiums with similar interior and exterior architecture

- Both have capacity for more than 60 thousand people, but the Benfica's one is bigger (60.361 VS 65 647)

- The architect's office is the same: HOK Sport

- Both clubs play regularly the Champions League

- The bet in the Youth Training is common

- Chris Willock played for both clubs

- The clubs with the great majority of supporters and the most popular ones in their respective capitals

- Both have participated in the tournaments held by each other (Eusébio Cup and Emirates Cup)

Differences:

- Benfica is four times national champion in a row; Arsenal's last title was in 2004

- Arsenal never won the Champions League; Benfica won it twice

- Benfica is the most successful club in Portugal, but in England it is Man. United

- Rui Vitória starts his 3^rd season at Benfica; Arsène Wenger is in the club since 1996/97

- Benfica was in two finals of the UEFA Youth League; The “Gunners” never reached the final four