By winning against Ukraine and finishing second in its group, Belgium now knows that it will face France in the round of 16 of the Euro.
Next Monday, there will be the big reunion between France and Belgium. The two neighboring nations will face each other in the round of 16 of the Euro.
Our Red Devils have experienced several big disappointments in recent years against the Blues. Notably, an elimination in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, but also a defeat at the same stage during the 2021 Nations League.
The coach of the French team, Didier Deschamps, reacted after the announcement of the 8th final. The French Football Federation has published a video.
Didier Deschamps impatient to return to Belgium
“In terms of motivation, we will have to be at our maximum, of course,” said Deschamps, adding that Belgium “are one of the big teams in the tournament.”
“Their group was very tight too, they all finished on four points. We know each other well, obviously, so it will be a big round of 16 for us, as for them,” he continued. “We followed them in their three matches and obviously the last one against Ukraine. There are always individuals, especially in the offensive area, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Doku, Trossard.”
“If they finish 2nd it is because they also had certain difficulties but potentially, they are one of the very good teams who have the ambition to go far”
