LIVE on talkSPORT: Ukraine vs Belgium – Euro 2024 Group E Decider
Ukraine and Belgium face off in a crucial Group E clash at the Euro 2024 in what promises to be a thrilling encounter, live on talkSPORT.
This is undoubtedly the most exciting group at the tournament, with all three teams locked on the same number of points heading into the final set of games. Both Ukraine and Belgium lost their opening matches but bounced back in style, setting the stage for a decisive showdown.
“Belgium were beaten 1-0 by Slovakia in their first game before securing a strong 2-1 victory over Romania. Meanwhile, Ukraine suffered a heavy defeat against Romania but then came from behind to beat Slovakia and blow the group wide open.”
The stakes couldn’t be higher, as a win for either side would guarantee them a spot in the last 16. Expect both teams to go all-out in search of the three points.
The match is set to take place on Wednesday, June 26, with kick-off at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart scheduled for 5pm UK time. talkSPORT will have live coverage, with Hugh Woozencroft presenting and commentary provided by Joe Shennan and former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo.
The game will also be shown free-to-air on BBC One, offering football fans multiple options to follow the action.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever meeting between Ukraine and Belgium, but the Red Devils are unbeaten in their last 22 matches when facing a side for the first time (W13 D9), since losing 1-0 in a friendly against Egypt in March 1999. Ukraine, on the other hand, have only lost one of their last 11 matches when playing a new opponent (W5 D5), with their sole defeat coming against Malta in June 2017.
Belgium will be looking to maintain their impressive record in final group games, having not lost in their last six appearances at a major tournament (W5 D1), since a 2-0 defeat against Türkiye as hosts in UEFA EURO 2000.
Team News
Ukraine will be hoping that Vitaliy Mykolenko is fit after the Everton man returned to the matchday squad last time out. Roman Yaremchuk came off the bench to score the winner against Slovakia and will be pushing for a starting role. Anatoliy Trubin, who replaced Real Madrid‘s Andriy Lunin in goal, performed well and should retain his place.
For Belgium, Axel Witsel and Thomas Meunier are struggling with injuries, while Dodi Lukebakio is suspended after picking up two yellow cards. This could see Leandro Trossard return to the starting lineup, with Jan Vertonghen and Youri Tielemans expected to keep their places after their match-winning contributions against Romania.
It’s all to play for in this crunch Group E clash, and talkSPORT will bring you all the action, analysis, and reaction. Tune in for what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams determined to secure their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024.
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