Belgium vs Italy UEFA EURO 2020 preview

Belgium face Italy in the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-finals – all you need to know.

Belgium take on Italy in the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-finals in Munich on Friday 2 July at 21:00 CET.

What's the story?
Thorgan Hazard fired Belgium into the last eight with a stunning goal to knock holders Portugal out in the round of 16. The victory came at a cost, however, as Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard were both taken off nursing injuries, but the Red Devils' fourth win and third clean sheet of the tournament mean they will be confident regardless of whether that star duo recover in time.

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Italy arrive in equally buoyant mood after extending their unbeaten sequence to a national record of 31 games, although they had to dig deep to overcome Austria 2-1 in extra time in the last round. Like Belgium, the Azzurri have won every game so far at EURO 2020 – and the victors in this tie will set a new record for the longest run of victories in the competition, qualifying included.

Where to watch the game on TV
Fans can find their local UEFA EURO 2020 broadcast partner(s) here.

EURO 2016 highlights: Belgium 0-2 Italy
Predicted line-ups
Belgium: Courtois; Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Vertonghen; T. Hazard, Witsel, Tielemans, Meunier; E. Hazard/Mertens, Lukaku, Carrasco/De Bruyne
Out: Castagne
Doubtful: E. Hazard, De Bruyne
Misses next match if booked: Alderweireld, T. Hazard, Vermaelen

Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Spinazzola; Barella, Jorginho, Verratti; Chiesa, Immobile, Insigne
Misses next match if booked: Barella, Di Lorenzo, Pessina

Reporters' views
Alyssa Saliou, Belgium reporter: Fitness concerns over Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard have dominated the build-up, a real concern as both are integral to Belgium's attacking game. The first half against Denmark, when neither started and the Red Devils struggled, remains fresh in mind. Against a team like Italy, Belgium will be eager to have their strongest XI available. The Azzurri create chances and, having conceded a solitary goal in 12 outings, they don't allow too many at the other end. It should be a brilliant match.

Italy: Who is most likely to...?
Paolo Menicucci, Italy reporter: The hard-fought win against Austria was exactly what the doctor ordered for Italy after three convincing performances in the group stage had sparked plenty of enthusiasm. For the first time in the tournament, Roberto Mancini's men go into a game in which they are not considered favourites, which traditionally is exactly what the Azzurri welcome. Italy have now a clear identity and their approach will be unchanged, though I expect even more focus and determination.

View from the camps
Roberto Martínez, Belgium coach: "Italy will attack from the very first second; they will be very structured and dynamic. Every player knows his role. The game against Portugal was a game that could have been played a lot further down the line; usually players don't play these physical and intense games at this stage of the tournament. Luckily, we have enough days to recover and prepare."

EURO 2000 highlights: Italy 2-0 Belgium
Thorgan Hazard, Belgium midfielder: "Italy will be the toughest opponent we've met so far. They've had a good run of wins and it will be a nice challenge for us to end that sequence. Their style may suit us more than Portugal. They are enterprising so we may be able to profit from the open spaces, but it definitely won't be any easier."

Plot your team's potential route to the UEFA EURO 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday 11 July.

Switzerland celebrate a dramatic round of 16 win against France
Switzerland celebrate a dramatic round of 16 win against France
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The UEFA EURO 2020 knockout bracket is taking shape.

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Here we plot each team's potential opponents and venues all the way to the final.

Belgium
St Petersburg fan zone: Group stage highlights
Group B: winners (Saint Petersburg and Copenhagen)
Round of 16: 1-0 vs Portugal, 27 June (Seville)
Quarter-final: 2 July vs Italy (Munich)
Semi-final: 6 July vs Switzerland/Spain (London)
Final: 11 July vs Czech Republic/Denmark/England/Ukraine (London)

Czech Republic
Group D: third place (Glasgow and London)
Round of 16: 2-0 vs Netherlands, 27 June (Budapest)
Quarter-final: 3 July vs Denmark (Baku)
Semi-final: 7 July vs Ukraine/England (London)
Final: 11 July vs Belgium/Italy/Spain/Switzerland (London)

Denmark
Copenhagen fan zone: Group stage highlights
Group B: runners-up (Copenhagen)
Round of 16: 4-0 vs Wales, 26 June (Amsterdam)
Quarter-final: 3 July vs Czech Republic (Baku)
Semi-final: 7 July vs Ukraine/England (London)
Final: 11 July vs Belgium/Italy/Spain/Switzerland (London)

England
Group D: winners (London)
Round of 16: 2-0 vs Germany, 29 June (London)
Quarter-final: 3 July vs Ukraine (Rome)
Semi-final: 7 July vs Czech Republic/Denmark (London)
Final: 11 July vs Belgium/Italy/Spain/Switzerland (London)

Italy
Group A: winners (Rome)
Round of 16: 2-1aet vs Austria, 26 June (London)
Quarter-final: 2 July vs Belgium (Munich)
Semi-final: 6 July vs Switzerland/Spain (London)
Final: 11 July vs Czech Republic/Denmark/England/Ukraine (London)

Spain
EURO 2020 host city guide: Seville
Group E: runners-up (Seville)
Round of 16: 5-3aet vs Croatia, 28 June (Copenhagen)
Quarter-final: 2 July vs Switzerland (Saint Petersburg)
Semi-final: 6 July vs Belgium/Italy (London)
Final: 11 July vs Czech Republic/Denmark/England/Ukraine (London)

Switzerland
Group A: third place (Baku and Rome)
Round of 16: 3-3 (5-4pens) vs France, 28 June (Bucharest)
Quarter-final: 2 July vs Spain (Saint Petersburg)
Semi-final: 6 July vs Belgium/Italy (London)
Final: 11 July vs Czech Republic/Denmark/England/Ukraine (London)

Ukraine
Group C: third place (Amsterdam and Bucharest)
Round of 16: 29 June vs Sweden (Glasgow)
Quarter-final: 3 July vs England (Rome)
Semi-final: 7 July vs Czech Republic/Denmark (London)
Final: 11 July vs Belgium/Italy/Spain/Switzerland (London)