Belgium vs Wales 20:00 (GMT + 02:00): Clash of true attacking talent on show today.
Belgium will take on Wales tonight at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille for a spot in the EURO 2016 semi final.
Belgium qualified for the knockout stages after taking two wins from three in the group stage while only now-knocked-out England could defeat Wales in their group stage campaign.
Belgium with their star studded line up will no doubt be the bookmakers' favorite for this clash after their 4:0 drubbing of Hungary in their round of 16 clash where their attacking trident finally performed to expectations. But with their recent defensive crisis, where defender Jan Vertonghen was ruled out of the tournament after an ankle ligament injury in training and Thomas Vermaelen still banned, it still remains a puzzle as to how this could turn out. Jordan Lukaku and Jason Denayer are expected to replace them in the starting lineup ahead of tonight's match.
Wales, on the other hand will need their star attacker Gareth Bale to be in peak form ahead of this clash as they hope to shut out the attack of the Belgians and try to hit them on the counter. Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has reiterated that his team has no special plans for the Real Madrid man. Belgium will also look to close down Aaron Ramsey as soon as possible to close down his creative genius.
See you at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy!!
See you at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy!!
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