That mark must fall in Bavaria, as both nations seek a 15th successive victory in the competition - after following a perfect streak in qualifying with four wins from four so far.
Shortly before the interval, Hazard junior broke the deadlock with his fourth goal in seven international appearances this year, but coach Roberto Martinez lost both Kevin De Bruyne and Thorgan's brother Eden Hazard to injury during a hard-fought second period, as goalkeeper Thibault Courtois made a series of saves to seal progress.īelgium have now won each of their last 14 matches throughout the qualifiers and these finals equalling the record set by Germany and last-eight opponents Italy. Thorgan Hazard's stunning first-half strike ended Portugal's reign as European champions in Seville last Sunday, as a bruised but buoyant Belgium squad confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of a fourth successive major tournament. The pair convene at Munich's Allianz Arena, with the Belgians currently ranked the world's number one side, having not lost this year, while the Azzurri celebrated a new national record of 31 games unbeaten in the previous round.
Two continental heavyweights go head-to-head on Friday night, as Belgium clash with Italy in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.
