Belgium vs Portugal: In one of the most high-profile Round of 16 matches, Belgium takes on Portugal at the Estadio de La Cartuja on Monday in the Euro 2020.
Match Details:
Teams: Belgium vs Portugal
Venue: Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville
Date: Monday 28th June, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link:
https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-uefa-euro-2020-1700000714
Preview
Belgium are up against the defending champions, Portugal in their Round of 16 clash on Monday as the Red Devils eye a successful campaign.
Belgium’s Golden Generation could well have the last opportunity to make a difference with their quality and talent at their disposal.
A big loss against Germany 4-2 sent shockwaves to the side but with the strength in their squad, they are destined to rub it off and up the ante.
Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, A Seleção will look to once again go all their way and win successive Euro titles.
Portugal may not have played their best football as yet but are not ones to back down in a crunch game.
The focus will be on the mid-field as Renato Sanches and Bruno Fernandes will look to hold fort against an attacking Belgium side.
A thriller is on the cards and we should expect fireworks in Seville.
Belgium and Portugal last played each other in a friendly match in 2018 which finished goalless.
Form Guide
Belgium: DWWWW
Portugal: DWWLD
Last Matches of both teams:
Finland 0-2 Belgium
Portugal 2-2 France
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Belgium vs Portugal in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 2/HD and Sony Six/HD.
Team News
Castagne suffered an eye injury against Russia and was ruled out of the tournament for Belgium.
Mendes remains a doubt for Portugal as he recovers from a muscle injury.
Belgium possible 11:
Courtois, Meunier, Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Vertonghen, Hazard, Witsel, de Bruyne, E.Hazard, Lukaku and Carrasco.
Portugal possible 11:
Patricio, Guerreiro, Pepe, Dias, Semedo, Sanches, Palhinha, Moutinho, Jota, Ronaldo, Silva.
Prediction: Belgium 1-3 Portugal
We are expecting a goal-fest in Seville on Monday as both sides pose attacking quality.
Belgium has the likes of Lukaku, de Bruyne on the money and will look to add pressure on Portugal.
The Ronaldo factor for Portugal can never be discounted as the captain always has the habit of stepping up when it matters the most.
Jota, Sanches will be the key-men for Santos’ side due to recent performances.
We expect Portugal to edge this one and seal a quarter-final berth.
Players to watch out for: de Bruyne, Meunier, Ronaldo, Sanches.
