Belgium national football team vs Serbia national football team Timeline

Although the football rivalry between Belgium and Serbia is not as extensive as other European matchups, it has developed its own storyline over the course of their few meetings. So without further ado, here is Belgium National Football Team Vs Serbia National Football Team Timeline.

The teams first met in a friendly in 1932, which ended in a 1-1 draw and set the stage for the closely contested matches that would follow. Belgium leads with one win in their five meetings, with the remaining games ending in draws, including the most recent 2018 friendly, which ended 1-1. This matchup may not have the deeply ingrained political undertones of matches involving Serbia and its neighbors, but it has gradually developed into a competitive sports rivalry that draws attention every time they meet on the field.

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Campaigns

Both countries should be pleased with their performances in the most recent UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Belgium showed off their attacking prowess in Group F, winning the group with 20 points and securing a direct ticket to the finals in Germany. Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku was a standout, scoring 14 goals in the campaign and highlighting Belgium’s offensive strength.

Yannick Carrasco’s goal against Serbia on Wednesday has become Belgium’s fastest goal (after 1 minute and 1 second) since Christian Benteke on 10th Oct. 2016 (after 7 seconds vs Gibraltar).

Carrasco started the game as captain of the Red Devils.#BELSRB🇧🇪🇷🇸 #NICOSTUDIOCHECK pic.twitter.com/Tj99SU8X6g

— Nicowizzy Ikenna (@nicowizzyikenna) November 16, 2023

Serbia, on the other hand, had an impressive performance in Group G, finishing second with 14 points. Their balanced approach resulted in an average of 1.88 goals per game while maintaining strong defensive numbers. Their qualification was sealed with a tense draw against Bulgaria, demonstrating resilience and strategic play.

Key Players

Both teams’ qualification success can be attributed in large part to their key players. Belgium’s roster includes the record-breaking Lukaku, but injuries to key players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois have hampered the team. Nonetheless, players such as Dries Mertens continued to step up, ensuring Belgium’s attacking threat remained strong.

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