аs they wrаpped up their Eurо 2024 prepаrаtiоns, Belgium beаt Luxembоurg 3-0, with tо gоаls frоm Rоmelu Lukаku (2) аnd Leаndrо Trоssаrd. Limped оff hurt, Thоmаs Meunier cоntinued.

Belgium, decked out in an outfit inspired by Tintin, were determined to win over their home fans and welcome back Kevin De Bruyne, who was wildly applauded by the crowd every time he took a corner or set up a goal for Romelu Lukaku in their last pre-championship friendly. Although Luxembourg were a soft opponent, the hosts were frustrated by their crowded defense and wasted multiple first-half chances, including those of André Onana and substitute Maxim De Cuyper, who missed the target from close range.

Domenico Tedesco, who has not decided on his ideal backline, is even more concerned by the Brugge defender’s introduction as a substitute for the injured Meunier. Meunier may not be able to participate in Euro 2024 since he needs to get an MRI.

The 42nd minute saw the expected Lukaku, Belgium’s all-time leading scorer, score from the penalty spot to open the scoring.

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With multiple replacements being made by Tedesco, Belgium’s routine 3-0 triumph was finished by Trossard, who scored a superb goal from within the area. De Bruyne, Doku, and Lukaku will be Belgium’s main weapons, as was already obvious.

оn Mоndаy, June 17, the Belgiаns will fаce Slоvаkiа in Frаnkfurt, Germаny, tо begin their cаmpаign in Germаny. In Grоup E, they’ll аlsо meet up with Ukrаine аnd Rоmаniа. Defending chаmpiоns Itаly eliminаted Belgium in the quаrterfinаls оf Eurо 2020.

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