Belgium faces Ukraine in their final Group E game at Euro 2024 with the aim of securing top spot in a group where all four teams—Belgium, Ukraine, Romania, and Slovakia—are tied with three points each. This unique scenario is the first time in the tournament's history that all teams in a group have the same number of points heading into the last round of games.
- Opening Match: Belgium suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Slovakia.
- Second Match: Belgium bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Romania, thanks to a standout performance by Kevin De Bruyne.
Belgium, under coach Domenico Tedesco, is looking to make it to the knockout phase and possibly go far in the tournament. The team still relies on the experience and talent of De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. Despite having three goals disallowed by VAR, Lukaku remains a key player.
- Coach Domenico Tedesco: "We have an extreme amount of potential."
- Winger Jeremy Doku: "If we finish our chances there will be no problem.
Ukraine, playing in their first major tournament since the Russian invasion in 2022, revived their campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Slovakia after a 3-0 loss to Romania in their opener. Their performance has been a source of national pride and resilience.
- Coach Serhiy Rebrov: "The players showed the spirit of Ukraine on the pitch."
Ukraine's qualification depends on the outcome of their match against Belgium and the concurrent match between Slovakia and Romania.
- Belgium: A win guarantees top spot in the group.
- Ukraine: Needs a win to ensure progression; could be eliminated if both games end in draws due to goal difference.
- Romania and Slovakia: A draw in their match would see both advance, while a win for either would secure a top-two finish.
This final round of Group E matches is set to be a thrilling conclusion to the group stage, with each team having everything to play for.
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