De Bruyne crowns Belgium's 2-0 win over Romania to get Euro 2024 campaign on track
Belgium produced a dominant display and Kevin De Bruyne scored a stunning goal to set up a crunch Euro 2024 quarter-final with current holders Italy on Saturday night
Belgium's performance signaled their official arrival at Euro 2024, but it was the display of De Bruyne that caught the eye and set the tone for the rest of the competition
The Manchester City midfielder, who was named man of the match, controlled the tempo of the game and created several chances for his teammates. He also scored a magnificent goal in the 31st minute, curling a free kick into the top corner from 25 yards out.
Belgium's other goal came from Romelu Lukaku, who headed home a cross from Thomas Meunier in the 55th minute. The win puts Belgium in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals. They need only a draw against Italy in their final group game to progress.
Romania, meanwhile, are on the brink of elimination. They have lost both of their games so far and must beat Italy in their final match to have any chance of reaching the knockout stages.
Conclusion
De Bruyne's performance was a reminder of his world-class quality. He was the driving force behind Belgium's victory and his goal was a moment of pure magic. Belgium will be a force to be reckoned with in this tournament if De Bruyne can continue to play at this level.
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