Belgium Triumphs Over Luxembourg 3-0: Lukaku Shines In Euro 2024 Warm-Up
Belgium concluded their Euro 2024 preparations with a commanding 3-0 victory over Luxembourg at Stade Roi Baudouin. Domenico Tedesco's team showcased their dominance from the outset, although Luxembourg managed to hold them off until the 42nd minute.
Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring for Belgium, converting a penalty just before halftime. The striker doubled his tally shortly after the break, capitalising on Jeremy Doku's impressive play. Leandro Trossard sealed the win with a goal nine minutes from time.
Belgium's control of the match was evident in the statistics. The team accumulated 4.81 expected goals (xG) from 27 attempts, while Luxembourg managed only one shot, resulting in a mere 0.01 xG.
With this victory, Belgium now shifts focus to Euro 2024. They will face Slovakia in their opening group match on June 17, followed by fixtures against Romania and Ukraine.
Data Debrief
| Team | Goals | Expected Goals (xG) | Attempts | Shots on Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3 | 4.81 | 27 | - |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 0.01 | 1 | - |
The Belgian Red Devils' Twitter account shared their satisfaction with the final rehearsal for Euro 2024, using hashtags #EURO2024 and #BELLUX.
Final rehearsal for #EURO2024 completed. #BELLUX #WirSchaffenDas pic.twitter.com/Fzy8Q7QE2S
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) June 8, 2024
This comprehensive performance sets a positive tone for Belgium as they head into the tournament, aiming to build on their strong form and make a significant impact at Euro 2024.
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