Official lineups of Spain-Belgium
Spain: Simon - Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella - Rodri (C), Fabian - Yamal, Olmo, Baena - Oyarzabal
Belgium: Courtois - Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper - Raskin, De Bruyne (C), Vaneken, Doku - De Ketelaere, Trossard.
La Roja fans celebrating their team's victory in Madrid
And that's a wrap
Spain will take on France on Tuesday for a 2024 rematch.
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Here's our recap:
Witsel sees yellow after heavy challenge
Laporte shown yellow after unlawful tackle
7 minutes of added time
Goooooaaaaaaaallllllllll
De Bruyne cautioned
He already had a yellow card and won't be able to play in the semi-finals if his team edge past Spain
Oyarzabal makes way for Nico Williams
Spain pushing hard
Ever since Courtois had to lift the pitch, La Roja's determination has been multiplied by ten.
If not for Courtois, they would be way ahead in this game
Courtois replaced by Senne Lammens
What a terrible news for the Belgian star in what can be his last match with the Red Devils
Ferran Torres header inches away
Another cooling break in the City of Angels
Courtois receives medical attention after many saves
Oyarzabal so close
The Spanish striker was unmarked but a strong Courtois denies him
Handball inside the box, referee sees nothing
Lukaku is shocked, he could have scored if Rodri didn't block the ball with his right hand
Courtois denies Yamal once again
Another change on De la Fuente's side
Ferran Torres out, Alex Baena on
Ruiz makes way for Pedri
De la Fuente introduces fresh legs as Spain is trying hard to score another one
Yamal inches away from the post
Mechele blocked his strike, but Courtois seemed late. It 's a corner, but nothing comes out of it
Interesting corner won by Doku
De Bruyne plays it wonderfully but the referee blows the whistle for a heavy challenge in the box
Spain progressed through the group stage with their characteristic possession-based football and attacking prowess. Luis de la Fuente's side have showcased the technical quality expected of the Spanish tradition, advancing from their group before navigating their Round of 16 encounter, with a clean sheet making it the best defense of the tournament. La Roja is seeking to replicate its attacking dominance at this stage of the tournament.
Belgium, meanwhile, approach this quarter-final as experienced tournament participants. The Red Devils have built their campaign on defensive solidity and counter-attacking efficiency, advancing as one of the group winners or strong performers. Belgium will look to frustrate Spain's domination game and exploit their opportunities on the break to try and miraculously take their ticket to the 2018 semi-final rematch against France.
