Belgium secured a vital 2-0 win against Romania in their Euro 2024 Group E match on Saturday, thanks to goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne. Tielemans’ strike in the second minute set the tone for the match, while De Bruyne’s goal in the 80th minute sealed the win for Belgium.
The victory comes as a relief for Belgium’s squad, which had been facing elimination after a loss to Slovakia in their previous match. The win puts all four teams in Group E level on three points, setting up a dramatic final round of fixtures to reach the last 16.
Romania, despite the loss, remains in contention to make the Euro knockout stage for the first time in 24 years. Belgium’s win was a testament to their superior class, with influential performances from De Bruyne and Tielemans.
The match saw several close chances, including a disallowed goal by Romelu Lukaku and a missed opportunity by Romania’s Valentin Mihaila. However, Belgium’s dominance ultimately paid off, ensuring a crucial three points in their bid to reach the knockout stages.