Israel shoots on goal
Shortly afterwards, an attempt by Israel went well over the goal defended by Koen Casteels.
5′
First action of the Devils
Belgium inherits a corner. After a confusing phase where several players link heads, the ball finally goes out.
20h45
Here we go
Here we are! The Devils are back for this Nations League match. Sit back, we’re going to experience this together.
20h42
The hymns resound
The match starts in a moment. Before that, it’s time for the national anthems!
20h14
The coach speaks out before the match
Tedesco asked his players to have fun on the pitch, but is he having fun himself?Of course, it’s football. It’s a source of pride to be the coach of the Red Devils.“.
Regarding his choice to line up Arthur Theate in the centre rather than Zeno Debast, the Italian-German justifies it in this way: “Arthur is left-handed, he has already played in this position for us. He also plays there with Rennes. It gives me more options than playing with two right-handers..”
20h03
Youri Tielemans speaks
Before the start of the match, the Devil gave us the instructions from the national coach.
19h33
The line-up has been announced
The line-up was revealed by the Red Devils account: Casteels, Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper, Onana, Tielemans, De Bruyne, Lukebakio, Doku and Openda.
19h31
Fans made the trip
Although announced as a closed-door match, Belgium-Israel brought (at least) two of our compatriots: Olivier and Stéphane. Two fans who would follow the Devils to the ends of the earth.
19h09
A home game in Hungary?
Why is Belgium playing its home game in Hungary? Answer here.
19h00
All that’s missing are the players
If the stadium is decked out, so are the locker room and the players’ belongings. The jersey with the number 10 of Romelu Lukaku, this time picked up by Doku, is obviously highlighted.
19h00
Debrecen Stadium in the colours of the Devils
Deprived of their supporters, the Red Devils will be able to (slightly) console themselves by seeing that the Hungarian stadium in which they will play has been decorated for them.
