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Posted by: Mack. 25th June 2021, 07:30 PM

The fourth last 16 match sees Belgium take on the reigning champions Portugal in Seville.

How do we see this one going?

Posted by: Rooney 25th June 2021, 08:25 PM

I think Belgium win this one quite comfortably. I did think Sanches was fantastic for Portugal midweek, but ultimately I just think Belgium will have too much for Portugal. Game of the last 16 for me after England - Germany!

Posted by: Mack. 25th June 2021, 11:04 PM

Last Five Meetings

02/06/18 FRI Belgium 0 - 0 Portugal
29/03/16 FRI Portugal 2 - 1 Belgium
02/06/07 ECQ Belgium 1 - 2 Portugal
24/03/07 ECQ Portugal 4 - 0 Belgium
22/02/00 FRI Belgium 1 - 1 Portugal

Posted by: steve201 26th June 2021, 02:46 PM

Can’t call this one - could be a high scorer 3-2 Belgium?

Posted by: RabbitFurCoat 27th June 2021, 06:27 PM

Of the 7 games for which I'm a neutral, this is comfortably the game I'm looking forward to most. Hoping for a great game, would prefer Belgium to go through but I'm not overly fussed on the outcome.

Posted by: Mart!n 27th June 2021, 06:43 PM

This is one match I'm looking forward to as well, it could end up as a draw, but I'm leaning towards Belgium for some reason.

Posted by: steve201 27th June 2021, 06:57 PM

Portugal are really good but keep thinking of the way the Germans demolished them in the groups!

Posted by: steve201 27th June 2021, 07:05 PM

Chance for Jota there!

Posted by: steve201 27th June 2021, 07:08 PM

Pepe and Lukaku could be an interesting battle!

Posted by: Mack. 27th June 2021, 07:31 PM

Not the best game so far been a bit drab.

Posted by: steve201 27th June 2021, 07:35 PM

Typical Santos Portugal sides!

Posted by: Mack. 27th June 2021, 07:38 PM

QUOTE(steve201 @ Jun 27 2021, 08:35 PM)

Posted by: Mack. 27th June 2021, 07:42 PM

What a goal from Hazard.

Posted by: steve201 27th June 2021, 07:43 PM

Who needs Eden when you have Thorgan!

Posted by: Quarantilas 27th June 2021, 08:01 PM

Thorgan has always been the better Hazard (Unless we are talking about arse, because Eden takes that one...)


Would have been better if he had stayed at Gladbach instead of choosing money at Dortmund. Though he will at least have something in common with the new turncoat manager.

Posted by: Mack. 27th June 2021, 08:07 PM

De Bruyne off for Mertens.

Posted by: Quarantilas 27th June 2021, 08:09 PM

One sub I won't be crying about. Cant stand the c**t

Posted by: Mack. 27th June 2021, 08:12 PM

Can see Portugal having someone sent off in this game

Posted by: Houdini 27th June 2021, 08:36 PM

Pepe needs to calm down before he gets himself sent off!

Posted by: Mack. 27th June 2021, 08:37 PM

That should have been a red for Pepe

Posted by: LiamSime 27th June 2021, 08:37 PM

This is one of the dirtiest games I’ve ever seen for fouls and flying tackles! I thought Pepe was off there for a second.

Posted by: Quarantilas 27th June 2021, 08:40 PM

It’s hard to really know for sure because the Portuguese will go down if you look at them a bit funny but the Belgians aren’t doing much better (looking at both of you Hazzards)


Probably the dirtiest match of the comp I’ve seen

Posted by: Mack. 27th June 2021, 08:43 PM

Getting a bit tasty this game now.

Posted by: Rooney 27th June 2021, 08:51 PM

KDB and Hazard crocked.. this Belgium side is not getting past Italy.

Posted by: Quarantilas 27th June 2021, 08:55 PM

Without a piece of individual brilliance from Thorgan H, this would be 0-0. Should be a piece of piss for Italy and at least Bruno is gonna get an extra week of vacay

Posted by: Mart!n 27th June 2021, 08:56 PM

YES

The last 15 minutes was just pure football at its best from end to end from both teams

Posted by: Houdini 27th June 2021, 09:01 PM

If Portugal had shown the urgency of the last 15-20 minutes throughout the match they probably would have got extra time at least. It's sad to see Bruno Fernandes have a bad tournament but hopefully it's just a blip for him. Italy should be strong favourites to win against Belgium in the quarter final.

Posted by: Rooney 27th June 2021, 09:07 PM

Really fun game, Belgium were shocking on the counter attack. That's Martinez, Deschamps and Southgate all playing dull football for now- suppose the media can say what the like, but it is effective.

Posted by: Mack. 27th June 2021, 10:06 PM

Should be comfortable then for Italy in the quarters.

Posted by: steve201 27th June 2021, 11:50 PM

Did no one watch Italy lastnyt? Hard to pick between the two, can’t see either being winners all the same!

What a game that was though in the second half - how can you not love Pepe a typical Portuguese when getting beat, just starts kicking people 😂!!

Posted by: Bjork 28th June 2021, 06:40 AM

Agree Belgium were terrible
but Italy werenn't much better against Austria the other day...

Posted by: PeteFromLeeds 28th June 2021, 05:38 PM

Lightning doesn't strike twice for Portugal then! A fantastic winning goal from Thorgan Hazard, good to see some end-to-end towards the end although sadly can't say it was the most interesting game so far.

Posted by: DJHazey 28th June 2021, 05:59 PM

I don't know, I get the feeling that Belgium, Denmark, and also Croatia if they complete comeback are feeling like 'teams of destiny' this tournament.