Here is a look at the xG stats for Belgium vs Italy (July 2, 2021). Italy edged this clash 2-1 to progress to the semifinals. Belgium’s only goal came from a Romelu Lukaku penalty, but they also had a big chance (xG 0.55) to equalise on the hour mark that the Inter forward missed. Italy had 14 shots to Belgium’s 10 in the game.
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Romelu Lukaku miss vs Italy 2021 | Spinazzola block/save & Donnarumma celebration kiss
This Romelu Lukaku miss vs Italy saw the forward squander a big chance to equalise for his side, with his shot being blocked by Spinazzola. Check out the Donnarumma celebration after the Lukaku miss (he kisses Spinazzola on the cheek!)- almost as if the Italians had scored a goal themselves!
Newspaper Player Ratings Portugal vs Belgium Euro 2020 | How did Jota, Patricio play?
Here is a look at the player ratings for Portugal-Belgium (June 27, 2021 | Round of 16 | Euro 2020). Belgium progressed to the quarters despite Portugal dominating (also see xG stats for Belgium Portugal). Player ratings from different newspapers given below.
L’Equipe player ratings Portugal-Belgium Euro 2021
The likes of Jota, Rui Patricio and Bernardo Silva were very disappointing according to French paper L’Equipe
Diario AS paper rating Portugal v Belgium Round of 16 June 27
AS chose not to give Rui Patricio a rating.