Doomsday scenario against Israel is an option: this is what the Red Devils must do to avoid relegation in the Nations League

After another defeat, the Red Devils can cancel many scenarios for the final matchday. In the Nations League, the Belgians can only harbor the realistic hope of finishing 3rd in their group and going to the jump-offs. Although there is also a doomsday scenario on the table.

To know which cards the Red Devils hold, a look at the standings in group 2 is recommended.

Our compatriots only have the prospect of a maximum of 3rd place in the Nations League after the defeat against Italy.

Only the top 2 advance to the quarter-finals, the number 3 goes to the relegation play-offs. The four numbers 3 from Division A compete against the four numbers 2 from Division B.

Those matches will be played in March, with a first and second leg. The countries from the A division are the seed and will play the second leg in front of their own people.

If a country from the A division wins, it will be assured of retention. If the country wins from the B division, that country is promoted to the A group and the opponent drops to the B division.

Italy with 13 points, France 10. Belgium is lagging behind with 4 points and on matchday 5 suddenly saw Israel keep its chances with a brilliant score against our southern neighbors.

Suddenly the doomsday scenario is back on the table: relegation to the B division.

How can Israel still beat the Devils on Sunday? Well, then it must have a better goal difference – and therefore play fiercely – in the mutual match.

In the event of a 3-0 defeat (or more) on the final match day, the roles could simply be reversed.

Although we can call that scenario very unlikely, right?