Spain (los Leones) and Portugal (os Lobos) have been playing against each other since 1935 when the Leones beat the Lobos in Lisbon 5-6. A total of 42 matches have been played, with Spain having won 27 times, Portugal having won 13 times and 2 matches having been drawn. There is a considerable rivalry between the sides due to the proximity of the two countries in the Iberian Peninsula. Both teams are currently part of the Rugby Europe Championship.