Videos: Belgian National Team Defeats Portugal, Winner of Euro 2016, Qualifies for Quarterfinal

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Belgian national football team has defeated 1:0 the winner of Euro 2016 – the Portuguese team – and thus qualified for the quarterfinal of Euro 2020.

The only goal of the match, which was held at La Cartuja Stadium in Spain's Seville, was scored by Belgian midfielder Thorgan Hazard in the 42nd minute.

In total, the Portuguese had 24 shots on goal, the Belgians just six. The Portuguese national team also surpassed their rivals in ball possession (56% to 44%), accuracy (87% versus 84%), and number of passes (642 versus 477).

For my family in Belgium…..Congrats! They managed to hold off Portugal, the defending champs! 🇧🇪 🇵🇹⚽️ pic.twitter.com/2oMTZTYkij

— Christine Mayall (@ChristineMayall) June 27, 2021

Full time Belgium 1 Portugal 🇵🇹 out
Last minute highlights
Lukaku had a word for Cristiano Ronaldo... pic.twitter.com/IfWwnY1OMR

— KCEEROGGERS (@kceeroggers) June 27, 2021

Celebration time for Belgium!

Did the conditions in Seville and a tough group contribute to Portugal's downfall tonight?#beINEURO2020 #EURO2020 #BELPOR

Live Blog - https://t.co/e8d85RP8Y9 pic.twitter.com/t3NJNYXRuv

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) June 27, 2021

In the other game of the day, the Czech Republic defeated the Netherlands with a score of 2:0.

In the quarterfinals, Belgium will face Italy, while the Czech Republic are set to meet Denmark.