Belgium defeated Portugal this Sunday (27) and now faces Italy in the quarterfinals of the European Championship.
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With a great goal from Thorgan Hazard, Belgium secured their place in the quarter-finals of the European Championship, winning 1-0.
The result eliminated the current champions from the European tournament and will see the Belgians face Italy next Friday (2).
The match played in Sevilla was not marked by great technique, but the two teams fought hard from start to finish, with several balls hitting the post. The goal of Hazard, from outside the area, was scored at 42 in the first half.
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Italy beat Austria this Saturday (26) 2-1 in extra time.
The Azzurri remain unbeaten in 31 matches.
Italy and Belgium have already faced each other 22 times in official matches. Italy have won 14 times and drawn four. See below the X-ray:
ITALY AND BELGIUM – COMPETITION SUMMARY
| GAMES | BELGIUM | TIE | ITALY | |
| TOTAL | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| Euro | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| World cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Friendlies National Teams | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Euro (E) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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