Euro 2024: Ukraine v Belgium

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Like with the Slovakia vs Romania game, this really is a must-win for both Belgium and Ukraine at Euro 2024.

Both teams can still qualify for the knockout rounds but with all four sides in Group E on three points, no one will want to leave things to chance.

Belgium finally got back to winnings ways against Romania last time out, putting in a much better performance, particularly captain Kevin De Bruyne.

As did Ukraine, who beat Slovakia 2-1 after being shocked in the opener by Romania.

Belgium defender Arthur Theate is certainly not underestimating Wednesday’s opponents either.

He said: “It’s going to be tough; we know what it means. [Ukraine] have a situation in their country which isn’t easy.

“I think they have their hearts set on making their fans and their nation very happy. They will give their all, just like we will.”

“If they beat Slovakia, it means that they are a good team. We shouldn’t think that, because they lost against Romania, they are a bad team.

“If you have made it to the EURO, it means that you have proved that you deserve to be here. We’ll have to do the job and play our own game.”