The quarter-finals of the European Cup:Belgium VS Italy

7/2/2021 7:53:45 AM

This is the only head-to-head match between the group leaders in the quarter-finals of the European Cup. Both teams advanced to a record of victory in the group stage. In the knockout stage of the round of 16, Belgium relied on a goal from Hazard. The ball went to defending champion Portugal, the first 4-game winning streak in the history of the European Cup. Italy defeated Austria 2-1 in overtime, won 12 consecutive victories and set a new team history record with 31 unbeaten games, but the record of 11 consecutive games with zero seals was ended.

 

       In the hard fight against Portugal, De Bruyne and Grand Hazard both left the field due to injuries, and they became the focus of most attention after the game. News in recent days has shown that it is difficult for both of them to recover from their injuries. Martinez still trusted three veteran defensive defenders in the face of C. Luo and other Portuguese frontcourt players, and this campaign will not change the defensive candidates. No. 2 goalkeeper Minholet withdrew due to injury, and Kaminsky replaced him. If the dual-core cannot overcome the injury, Mertens and Carrasco are inevitable alternative candidates. With Lukaku's blasting, Carrasco's wing breakthrough and Mertens's ability to seize opportunities, the European Red Devils golden generation team The thickness is still the same.

       Italy will welcome back the old captain Chiellini. The small Chiesa, who scored a goal on the bench and performed well in the last round, is expected to beat Berardi in the starting line. Aiming at the weakness of the Belgian defense, the attack is in progress. Seeking fast and hitting Belgium with speed is Italy's way of winning. Veratti or Locatelli is still Mancini's most troublesome choice. In addition, Pesina also scored in the overtime against Austria. Barrera's performance this year is not ideal. Will this position be changed? , It also depends on Mancini's choice. Lukaku rages on the defenses of the teams in Serie A. Together, the 70-year-old Xuanming and the two veterans will face the biggest test. How the relatively weak Italian central axis can guard against Belgian Warcraft will be Mancini's defensive must Deployment made.

       The two teams clash, Italy dominated with 14 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses. In the last European Cup, Italy defeated Belgium 2-0 in the group stage.