LONDON: Belgium knocked out defending champion Portugal in the last 16 and equaled their longest winning streak at major tournaments, winning five in a row for the second time under boss Roberto Martinez.
With a squad packed full of talent it has never been better equipped to win a trophy as it set up a quarter-final tie with Italy.
But it took a wonder goal from Thorgan Hazard to scrape past Portugal, while star men Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard picked up injuries.
“As a coach I couldn’t be prouder,” said Martinez. “We played against the best team in Europe in ‘knowing how to win’. It was the biggest test there is.”
But defender Thomas Vermaelen said Belgium was “lucky to win” so can it finally go all the way?
(With inputs from BBC)
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