The last 8 of UEFA Euro 2016 is upon us, and the second quarter-final game will see an exciting clash between Wales and Belgium. One nation are debutants and in search of making history; the latter are a side looking to take advantage of their golden generation and win the European Championship.
The Dragons made their way past the round of 16 courtesy of a slim 1-0 win over Northern Ireland, whilst the Red Devils marched to a convincing 4-0 win over Hungary. The two teams will meet on Friday, but only one can advance.
Team news – who’s fit and who’s not?
Wales will be made to sweat over the fitness of captain Ashley Williams. The Swansea City center-back picked up an injury to his shoulder during the 1-0 win over Northern Ireland in the round of 16 after a messy collision.
Chris Coleman declared that the skipper would be fit in time for the Belgium game on Friday, but admitted that caution is required with the defender. Joe Ledley, though, has made a full recovery and is expected to retain his spot in the starting XI.
In the Belgium camp, there are also worries over the fitness of their captain, as Eden Hazard was forced to sit out a training session after hurting his quadriceps in the 4-0 win over Hungary. Nonetheless, the Chelsea star istipped to be “100%” on Thursday. Center-back Thomas Vermaelen, though, will miss the game as he serves out a suspension.
Head to head
The Dragons will meet a familiar foe when they lock horns with the Red Devils, as the European sides were paired in the same group for the Euro 2016 and the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The last meeting saw Chris Coleman’s boys win 1-0, with Gareth Bale scoring the only goal.
Wales are unbeaten in their last three encounters with Belgium, and have kept clean sheets in their last two clashes, but this will be their first ever meeting in a major tournament.
Which channel is broadcasting Wales vs Belgium on TV or Online?
- In the USA at 15:00 EST on WatchESPN, ESPN3 USA, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN Deportes TV
- In the UK at 20:00 BST on BBC iPlayer, TalkSport Radio UK, S4C, BBC One UK, BBC Radio 5 Live
- In Canada at 15:00 ET on RDS, TSN1, TSN Radio 1040 | 1410 Vancouver, TSN5, TSN3
- In Belgium at 21:00 CEST on Sporza Live Streaming, La Deux, Één, RTBF Auvio Direct
Live elsewhere? Check out our special Wales vs Belgium broadcast page for more geo-localized listings.
NOTE: Broadcast info is subject to change.
Wales vs Belgium – Did you know?
- Friday’s meeting will see one of UEFA Euro 2016’s top scorers – Gareth Bale with three goals – clash with the top two assists providers – Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne with three each.
- The last three meetings between the Dragons and the Red Devils have produced only three goals.
- Wales have kept two consecutive clean sheets in a major tournament, a first in their history.
- It has been 30 years since Belgium last made the semi-finals of a major tournament, the last time being the 1986 World Cup.
- Seven of the last nine games in a major tournament have ended in victory for Marc Wilmots’ boys.
- The Red Devils suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat in their opening game. Since then, they’ve scored eight and conceded none.
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