🏆👉 Here are Italy vs Belgium Official Lineups for the UEFA Nations League game, League phase – League A – Group A2 on Thursday 10 October 2024 at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium in Rome, Italy at 20:45.
🇮🇹 Lineup ITALIA (3-5-1-1): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Pellegrini; Retegui.
🇧🇪 Lineup BELGIUM (4-2-3-1): Casteels; Debast, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Mangala; De Ketelaere, Trossard, Doku; Openda.
Subs: Vandevoordt, De Wolf, Vranckx, Lukebakio, Fofana, Bornauw, De Winter, Bakayoko, Engels, Castagne, Ngonge, Smets.
Head Coach: Domenico Tedesco.
🇳🇴 Norwegian Referee Espen Eskas will direct the game. The assistants will be Assistant Referee 1: Jan Engan (NOR) and Assistant Referee 2: Isaak Bashevkin (NOR). The Fourth Official will be Mohammad Aslam (NOR). The VAR will be Rob Dieperink (NED). The AVAR will be Tom Hagen (NOR). The Referee Observer will be Michael Riley ENG)
Italy currently holds the top position in the UEFA Nations League Group A2 Standings, having achieved a flawless start with a total of 6 points. In contrast, Belgium occupies the third position with 3 points, having won 1 match and lost 1. France with same 3 points occupies the second position.
2′ Andrea Cambiaso 42′ Maxim De Cuyper
24′ Mateo Retegui 62′ Leandro Trossard
🟥 40′ Lorenzo Pellegrini
🏆👉 Italy and Belgium played to a draw in their UEFA Nations League match, League A – Group A2, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium. No need to worry! Italy remains in the lead with 7 points following the draw, while France is right behind with 6 points. Belgium has 4 points, and Israel is still looking for their first points.
It’s important to note that Italy had to play with 10 men from the 40th minute after Lorenzo Pellegrini received a red card. Italy’s goals came from Andrea Cambiaso and Mateo Retegui, while Belgium found the net through Maxim De Cuyper and Leandro Trossard.
This match marked the 25th meeting between Italy and Belgium. With this draw, the Azzurri maintained an impressive record, remaining unbeaten in 21 of their last 25 encounters, which includes 16 victories and 5 draws. The last time Belgium won was on November 13, 2015, when they secured a 3-1 victory in a friendly.
Serie A players with Belgium National team
Genoa defender Koni De Winter – he was listed among the substitutes.
Atalanta midfielder Charles De Ketelaere – played until the 68th minute. He was replaced by Dodi Lukebakio.
Napoli forward Cyril Ngonge (Napoli) – played from the 87th minute after replacing Loïs Openda.
Italy currently holds the top position with 7 points in the UEFA Nations League Group A2 Standing. France reached 6 points in 2nd position. Belgium occupies the third position with 4 points. Israel still without points.
Source uefa.com
What a rapid goal that was! In the 2nd minute, Andrea Cambiaso scored for Italy with a close-range shot defeating Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels using his right foot, sending it right to the center. Pellegrini assisted Dimarco on the left side, and the full-back made a low cross into the center, where De Cuyper almost turned it into an own goal while sliding.
🇮🇹 Italy 1 – 0 Belgium 🇧🇪 2nd minute, ⚽️@Azzurri_En with a close-range right-footed shot right down the middle. Pellegrini set up Dimarco on the left side, and the full-back delivered a low cross into the center, where De Cuyper nearly scored an own goal while sliding in. https://t.co/p84YkhG7Ab
Congratulations, Andrea Cambiaso! We’re all excited to celebrate your first goal with the Italian team. Keep shining and doing your best. Forza Italia!
1 – Italy have scored in the 1st minute of play for the first time since 11th June 2013, in a friendly match against Haiti (goal netted by Emanuele Giaccherini in that case). Sprint.#ItaliaBelgio
A great match! Italy scored a second goal in the 24th minute. Mateo Retegui scored with a left footed shot to the center. Bim, bam, boom! Dimarco makes a fantastic switch of play to Cambiaso, who charges into the penalty area. He then cuts back with his left foot and fires a shot towards the far post, but Casteels manages to deflect it to the side. Retegui is right there, ready to simply tap it in with his left foot into the open net.
🇮🇹 Italy 2 – 0 Belgium 🇧🇪 24th minute, ⚽️ goal by Mateo Retegui for @Azzurri_En with a left footed shot to the center. https://t.co/6X5NT7r5xE
Can you believe it? Referee Espen Eskas showed a red card to Lorenzo Pellegrini after a VAR review of a foul on a Belgian defender, even though he was initially just given a warning. The whole situation took a turn… The referee was summoned by VAR, and after checking the monitor, he reversed his decision and issued a red card. Now Italy is down to 10 players!
🇮🇹 Italy 2 – 0 Belgium 🇧🇪, 40th minute, 🟥Red Card: Lorenzo Pellegrini (I) following his challenge on the Belgian defender and was initially given a warning. However, after the VAR intervened, the referee reviewed the situation on the monitor and ultimately decided to issue a… https://t.co/EbXdALeGrDpic.twitter.com/tudXiKwcSJ
1 – Lorenzo Pellegrini’s is the first direct red card received by an Italian player in an Azzurri match since Domenico Criscito in a friendly against Netherlands, on 4th June 2018. Sanction.#ItaliaBelgio
Ooops! Belgium shortened the distance in the 42nd minute for the 2-1. Maxim De Cuyper defeated Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Leandro Trossard.
🇮🇹 Italy 2 – 1 Belgium 🇧🇪 42nd minute, ⚽️ goal by Maxim De Cuyper for @BelRedDevils with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Leandro Trossard. https://t.co/bypb72TV7i
Oh dear, it’s a tie now! Belgium equalized in the 62nd minute! Leandro Trossard scored with a right-footed shot aimed at the bottom left corner after Giovanni Di Lorenzo allowed a corner.
🇮🇹 Italy 2 – 2 Belgium 🇧🇪 62nd minute, ⚽️ goal by Leandro Trossard equalized for @BelRedDevils with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner following a corner conceded by Giovanni Di Lorenzo. https://t.co/VemBgRQL7A
We’ll have to wait for the next game to find out if Daniel Maldini will make his debut. He was included on the substitutes’ bench. Daniel is following in the footsteps of Cesare and Paolo, he would create a unique milestone in Italy’s football history, being the first to connect three generations—grandfather, father, and son. Should Daniel step onto the pitch for the Azzurri in this match, it will have been 22 years and 114 days since Paolo Maldini last represented Italy (in a match against South Korea on June 18, 2002) and an impressive 60 years and 363 days since Cesare Maldini’s last game for the national team (against the USSR on October 13, 1963).
Daniel Maldini has linked up with the Italy national team for the first time 🇮🇹
Italy have won five of the last six meetings against Belgium (L1), including all three most recent ones – scoring twice as many goals as the Red Devils in the period (12 vs 6).
The Italian team has remained unbeaten in 12 of the 13 matches against Belgium played on Italian soil (W8 D4), the only defeat dates back to 13 November 1999 (1-3 in a friendly in Lecce).
Italy have won their last two matches (against France and Israel in the Nations League) and could achieve three wins in a row for the first time under Luciano Spalletti, the last time being between September and November 2022.
Italy have conceded in each of their last six matches, the last time they recorded a longer streak of consecutive games with goals conceded was between March and October 2018 (eight in that case).
Belgium lost their last match (0-2 against France in the Nations League) and have not recorded two defeats in a row since the period between September and November 2022 (against the Netherlands and Egypt in that case). Furthermore, the Red Devils have failed to score in four of their last six matches.
Italy are unbeaten in their last seven matches played in Rome (6W, 1D), the last defeat of the Azzurri in the capital dates back to 14 August 2013 (1-2 against Argentina in a friendly).
22 of Italy’s 26 goals under Luciano Spalletti have come from open play (85%), including all of the last seven.
Under Luciano Spalletti (since September 2023), Davide Frattesi has scored six goals: at least three times more than any other teammate in the Italian national team. Furthermore, since September 2023, only Bruno Fernandes (nine) has scored more goals than Frattesi (six) among European midfielders with their respective national teams.
Italy Head Coach Luciano Spalletti and Gianluigi Buffon singing Italy’s anthem
🇮🇹 Shout it with pride and enthusiasm!
Fratelli d’Italia,
l’Italia s’è desta,
dell’elmo di Scipio s’è cinta la testa. pic.twitter.com/I0vEdBAAbJ
🇳🇴 Norwegian Referee Espen Eskas will direct the game. The assistants will be Assistant Referee 1: Jan Engan (NOR) and Assistant Referee 2: Isaak Bashevkin (NOR). The Fourth Official will be Mohammad Aslam (NOR). The VAR will be Rob Dieperink (NED). The AVAR will be Tom Hagen (NOR). The Referee Observer will be Michael Riley ENG)
📺 Click the video to watch Italy 2 – 2 Belgium highlights on Thursday 10 October 2024
Let’s go, Daniel Maldini! I’m looking forward to seeing the “third Maldini” play for the Italian National team today. Wishing you all the success! I’m sure your grandfather Cesare and father Paolo are so proud of you.
Italy is in the “Eternal City,” aiming for victory to maintain the top spot in UEFA Nations League Group A2. We can achieve this!!! Let’s go, Italiaaa! We can defeat Belgium! I BELIEVEEEEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/EJhq0RsQMl
🏆 Result 🇮🇹 Italy 2 – 2 Belgium 🇧🇪
UEFA Nations League Matchday 3
✅ Great news! Even though the match ended in a draw, Italy remains in the top spot with 7 points. France is second with 6 points, followed by Belgium with 4 points, and Israel still looking for their first… https://t.co/gjdndViEyE
✅ Greetings, my friends! I present to you the latest front pages from the Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport, dated Thursday 10 October 2024.
All eyes are on the Italian National team as they gear up for their Nations League showdown with Belgium this evening. Securing a win is vital for keeping their leadership intact and aiding their World Cup qualification efforts. Meanwhile, there are developments in the Ultras investigation, with Inter coach Simone Inzaghi already having been interviewed.
Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Thursday 10 October 2024
👉Nations League in Rome, there’s Belgium (20:45) Go Italy, do it big! Winning would also help us qualify for the World Cup.
👉After Bremer’s injury Juve Skriniar possible
Motta wants another defender, and the Slovakian doesn’t play much for PSG, so he could arrive in January. Giuntoli also chases a striker: Openda
👉Super work to return against Roma Barella does anything for Inter
👉Ultras investigation Inzaghi heard “Only investigations, never investigations”
👉The exclusive interview Ranieri “For the Scudetto I see Nerazzurro. But Conte is already there”
👉The Club wants to help Fonseca Idea Milan Frendrup
Eyes on the Danish from Genoa to strengthen the midfield
👉Back on the pitch Berardi “Sassuolo is my home, but I dream of a big team and the Champions League”
Photo: twitter.com/ItalianSerieA
Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Thursday 10 October 2024
👉Nations League: Tonight at the Olimpico with Belgium (20:45) This is Italy
Spalletti is inclined to confirm the lineup that beat France in Paris: Pellegrini behind Retegui.
In the middle Ricci between Frattesi and Tonali
The Coach: “We are on the right path, going to the World Cup is an obligation.”
👉Kvara and Totti enhance the leadership Antonio crowned Khvicha: “Conte is one of the best in the world.” Francesco: “He’s great.”
The Georgian: “I’m happy to work with him, I will grow not only physically. My goal is to win the Champions League.” The ex-captain: “Napoli do not surprise me because the coach is fantastic. Someone who knows how to improve players”
👉Genoa and Torino have thought about him: he’s a free agent Surprise: Balotelli is back in fashion
👉From the USA to Monza We are becoming the MLSeria A
👉Ultra, the coach heard Inzaghi: no threats
Photo: twitter.com/ItalianSerieA
Front Page Tutto Sport, Thursday 10 October 2024
👉The coach’s admissions to investigators complicate Inter’s position: Article 25 violated INZAGHI: “I told the directors: give us more tickets”
👉The Brazilian disappoints on the pitch but also in training: Motta will work on him during the break, but signs of a turning point are urgently needed: athletic and mental.
Douglas, wake up!
Juventus need Luiz now more than ever as he must justify a 50 million investment. New exams for Koopmeiners today. In total emergency even in attack: Thiago is ready to call the young Comenencia.
Women: Valerenga beaten in the Champions League.
👉Nations League: At 20:45 in Rome against Belgium. Italy, it’s already valid for the World Cup
Winning the group to be a seeded team in the qualifying draw: 6 points between tonight and Monday against Israel would bring us closer to the goal. Spalletti: “It’s fundamental.” Ricci as a regista again.
👉More than a suggestion A Maldini Nerazzurro? Crazy Inter idea
He’s on Ausilio’s radars, but Milan can avoid the setback
👉Toro: Zapata to undergo surgery on Tuesday in Lyon Candreva now, Simeone in January. Patching tests
Photo: twitter.com/ItalianSerieA
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🏆👉 Here are the match officials for the UEFA Nations League, Italy vs Belgium, League phase – League A – Group A2 game on Thursday 10 October 2024 at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium in Rome, Italy at 20:45.
🇳🇴 Norwegian Referee Espen Eskas will direct the game. The assistants will be Assistant Referee 1: Jan Engan (NOR) and Assistant Referee 2: Isaak Bashevkin (NOR). The Fourth Official will be Mohammad Aslam (NOR). The VAR will be Rob Dieperink (NED). The AVAR will be Tom Hagen (NOR). The Referee Observer will be Michael Riley ENG)
Italy currently holds the top position in the UEFA Nations League Group A2 Standings, having achieved a flawless start with a total of 6 points. In contrast, Belgium occupies the third position with 3 points, having won 1 match and lost 1. France with same 3 points occupies the second position.
🇮🇹👉 Italy Head coach Luciano Spalletti has selected a squad of 23 players for the UEFA Nations League. Four players will be making their debut for the national team: Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, Milan defender Matteo Gabbia, Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli, and Monza forward Daniel Maldini. Notably, this marks a special moment as, over 22 years since his father Paolo Maldini last played (June 18, 2002). Moreover, 61 years since his grandfather Cesare, a Maldini will once again don the Azzurri jersey. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has announced that the national team will assemble on Sunday, October 6, at Coverciano.
Italy – Israel Tickets,
2024-10-14, Stadio Friuli (Dacia Arena), Udine, Italy
Monday 14 October 2024
🏆 🇮🇹👉 Italy road in the UEFA Nations League
Following impressive away wins against World Cup finalists France and Israel, Italy is set to continue their Nations League campaign with their first two home games of the season. First, on Thursday, October 10th at 20:45 CEST (broadcast live on Rai 1), they will take on Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Second, on Monday, October 14th at 20:45 CEST (also live on Rai 1), they will face Israel again at the Stadio Friuli in Udine. The aim is to maintain their position at the top of the table and secure a spot in the quarter-finals with two more victories.
The Italian team will head to Rome on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9, and will be back at the Federal Technical Centre by Thursday night. On Sunday, they will proceed to Udine ahead of their game against Israel. This trip holds special meaning for Spalletti, as it mirrors his 2005 move from Udinese to Roma, which were both crucial phases in his managerial journey.
On Thursday, October 10, Italy will go head-to-head with Belgium for the 25th time. The Azzurri have an impressive record of 16 victories, 4 draws, and 4 losses against them. Rome has been the venue for the most national team matches, and this will be the 65th encounter held there. For the Red Devils, this marks their third visit to the capital, where Italy boasts an unbeaten streak of 7 games, including 6 wins and 1 draw from 2015 to 2023. The last time Italy lost in Rome was back in August 2013, when they fell to Argentina 2-1 in a friendly match.
Following their triumph in Budapest, Italy is preparing to face Israel once more in Udine, marking their seventh matchup. The Italian team boasts an impressive history against Israel, having secured 5 victories and 1 draw in their past encounters. At the Friuli Stadium, the Azzurri have yet to lose, achieving 7 wins and 2 draws out of 9 games played there.
THE NEW FORMAT OF THE NATIONS LEAGUE
This edition introduces a new format. Instead of just the top-ranked team qualifying directly for the Final Four. The top two teams from each group will now move on to the knockout stage. In March 2025, the quarterfinals will take place with home and away matches. The winners will then advance to the Finals, scheduled for June 2025 at the location of one of the four finalists. The team that finishes fourth in the group will be relegated to League B, and in a fresh twist, the third-placed team will have to compete in a play-off to avoid relegation against one of the second-placed teams from League B. Additionally, the finalists will secure a spot in the play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.
Groups of League A in the UEFA Nations League 2024/25
First – Group 1: Croatia, Portugal, Poland, Scotland Second – Group 2: Italy, Belgium, France, Israel Third – Group 3: Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina Fourth – Group 4: Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, Serbia
✅ Results and Standings for Group 2 of League A in the Nations League
Matchday 1 (6 September)
Belgium 3 – 1 Israel
France 1 – 3 Italy
Matchday 2 (9 September)
Israel 1 – 2 Italy
France 2 – 0 Belgium
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE Standings:
The top two teams will qualify for the quarter-finals. The third-placed team will enter a play-off to avoid relegation against one of the second-placed teams from League B, while the fourth-placed team will be relegated to League B.
By Anna Italia
Italy – Belgium 
