In a decisive UEFA Nations League match, Belgium showcased their prowess by defeating Türkiye 3-0 in Liege on Friday. The victory marked Türkiye’s third consecutive defeat in the competition, leaving them at the bottom of Group A1 without a point after three matches.
Kevin De Bruyne took center stage, scoring twice to propel Belgium to victory. He opened the scoring with a precise shot from the edge of the penalty area after a slick exchange with Dodi Lukebakio. Despite Türkiye’s efforts to level the score, they struggled to capitalize on their chances. De Bruyne later extended Belgium’s lead with a stunning curling effort into the top corner.
Romelu Lukaku, coming off the bench in the 61st minute, sealed the win by converting a low cross from Charles De Ketelaere into the net just 15 minutes later. This win places Belgium at six points, trailing group leaders France by a single point.
Türkiye faces an uphill battle as they prepare to meet Italy on October 5, with key players Arda Güler and Barış Alper Yılmaz unavailable due to suspensions from yellow card accumulations. The team’s recent struggles in the Nations League highlight the challenges they face in climbing out of their current position in the group standings.