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Euro 2020: Belgium Faces Italy in Quarter-Finals Showdown

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This archive report was first published on 2 July 2021.

Published on July 2, 2021, the Euro 2020 quarter-finals are heating up, with Belgium set to face Italy at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Belgium, ranked the world's number one nation, boasts an unbeaten record this year, while Italy has broken a long-standing national record for games without a loss, remaining undefeated since September 2018.

Belgium's injury list includes Simon Mignolet (knee) and Kevin De Bruyne (ankle) and Eden Hazard (hamstring) who are doubtful for the match.

Italy, on the other hand, has no confirmed injuries but Alessandro Florenzi (calf) is doubtful.

Here's a predicted lineup for both teams:

  • Belgium: Courtois; Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Vertonghen; T. Hazard, Witsel, Tielemans, Meunier; Mertens, Lukaku, Carrasco
  • Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Spinazzola; Barella, Jorginho, Verratti; Chiesa, Immobile, Insigne
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