Italy Vs Belgium Nations League third place match has now kicked off this afternoon, MySportDab reports.
Italy and Belgium face off after failing to progress to the UEFA Nations League final.
Belgium lost it’s match against France and must now face Italy to claim 3rd place.
Italy lost against Spain and that result ended their long unbeaten run in international football.
The 3rd place slot is on the line for today’s match between Italy and Belgium.
Italy and Belgium are expected to produce goals with much excitement during the match.
1′ Italy 0-0 Belgium
3′ Italy 0-0 Belgium
HT Italy 0-0 Belgium
50′ Italy 1-0 Belgium (Barella)
FT Italy 2-1 Belgium
Match Line-ups:
Italy XI: Donnarumma, Emerson, Di Lorenzo, Acerbi, Bastoni, Berardi, Pellegrini, Barella, Locatelli, Raspadori, Chiesa.
Belgium XI: Courtois, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Denayer, Castagne, Saelemaekers, Witsel, Tielemans, Batshuayi, Vanaken, Carrasco.
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Belgium are without some key players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku for today’s match.
However, Belgium still have a strong Starting XI to face Italy this afternoon.
Batshuayi leads the Belgium attack alongside Carrasco, and Vanaken.
Castagne, Witsel, Saelemaekers and Tielemans start in midfield for Belgium.
Vertonghen, Alderweireld, and Denayer start in defence for Belgium Vs Italy.
For Italy, Donnarumma starts as the Goalkeeper.
Chiesa, Raspadori, and Pellegrini lead the Italy attack Vs Belgium.
