Kevin De Bruyne outstanding performance on Saturday evening has earned him the UEFA Player of the Match award, as Belgium secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Romania in their Euro 2024 match.
The Man City star showed why he is one of the best midfielders in the world by scoring a goal and providing an assist while also dominating the game with his precise distribution and impressive dribbling, Footballrover reports.
De Bruyne’s late goal sealed the win for Belgium, following an earlier strike from Youri Tielemans.
73 – With 73 seconds on the clock, @BelRedDevils scored their fastest-ever goal at a major tournament (EUROs + World Cup). Awake. pic.twitter.com/QcXfShEeDh
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) June 22, 2024
Romania’s goalkeeper, Florin Nita, also made several crucial saves to keep his team in the match, but the Belgian attack was relentless.
Dennis Man came closest for Romania, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
Despite Romania’s efforts, Belgium’s high-octane tempo and De Bruyne’s brilliance proved too much for them to handle.
The Belgian captain’s performance was a masterclass, with 68 touches, 5 shots, 3 key passes, and 12 duels won, earning him a Sofascore Rating of 8.6.
Orel Mangala bowing to Kevin De Bruyne after his performance tonight ???? pic.twitter.com/CFbXXbj3Qg
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) June 22, 2024
This victory marks Belgium’s first win in Euro 2024, with all four teams in Group E now level on three points ahead of the final matchday.
De Bruyne’s standout performance has boosted Belgium’s chances of advancing to the next stage, and his individual stats highlight his importance to the team.
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