Match report

Italy 2–2 Belgium: A Thrilling Draw in UEFA Nations League

Italy
Italy
2–2
FT
Belgium
Belgium
Oct 10, 2024

Italy secured a dramatic 2–2 draw against Belgium in a closely contested UEFA Nations League match. Andrea Cambiaso and M. Retegui put Italy ahead, but Belgium fought back with goals from Maxim De Cuyper and L. Trossard. The match was marked by a red card for L. Pellegrini and a flurry of substitutions in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Andrea Cambiaso scored in the 1st minute for Italy
  • • M. Retegui added a second goal for Italy in the 24th minute
  • • L. Pellegrini received a red card in the 40th minute
  • • Maxim De Cuyper scored for Belgium in the 42nd minute
  • • L. Trossard equalized for Belgium in the 61st minute
  • • Gianluigi Donnarumma received a yellow card in the 90th minute

Lineups

Italy

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 21 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 5 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 20 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 16 D. Frattesi (M)
  • 6 S. Ricci (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 3 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 10 L. Pellegrini (F)
  • 9 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 N. Fagioli
  • 19 D. Udogie
  • 18 G. Raspadori
  • 23 N. Pisilli
  • 2 R. Bellanova
  • 14 M. Gabbia
  • 15 C. Okoli
  • 11 D. Maldini
  • 13 G. Vicario
  • 17 L. Lucca
  • 4 A. Buongiorno
  • 12 M. Di Gregorio

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 2 Z. Debast (D)
  • 4 W. Faes (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 5 M. De Cuyper (D)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 18 O. Mangala (M)
  • 7 J. Doku (M)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (M)
  • 10 L. Trossard (M)
  • 9 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 T. Castagne
  • 11 D. Lukébakio
  • 6 A. Vranckx
  • 22 C. Ngonge
  • 14 M. Fofana
  • 23 M. Smets
  • 19 J. Bakayoko
  • 13 O. De Wolf
  • 16 K. De Winter
  • 20 A. Engels
  • 12 M. Vandevoordt
  • 15 S. Bornauw

Timeline

  1. Italy
    1' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    Andrea Cambiaso
  2. Italy
    24' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Retegui
  3. Italy
    40' Italy Card · Red Card
    L. Pellegrini

    Foul

  4. Italy
    40' Italy Var · Card upgrade
    L. Pellegrini
  5. Belgium
    42' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    Maxim De Cuyper · Assist: L. Trossard
  6. Belgium
    61' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Trossard
  7. Belgium
    65' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    L. Trossard

    Foul

  8. Belgium
    68' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Orel Mangala · On: T. Castagne
  9. Belgium
    68' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: D. Lukebakio
  10. Belgium
    69' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Arthur Theate · On: A. Vranckx
  11. Italy
    70' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ricci · On: N. Fagioli
  12. Italy
    70' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: D. Udogie
  13. Italy
    80' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Retegui · On: G. Raspadori
  14. Italy
    80' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Tonali · On: N. Pisilli
  15. Belgium
    87' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Openda · On: Cyril Ngonge
  16. Belgium
    87' Belgium subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Doku · On: M. Fofana
  17. Italy
    90' Italy Card · Yellow Card
    Gianluigi Donnarumma

    Time wasting

  18. Italy
    90' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Frattesi · On: R. Bellanova

Match Stats

Stat Italy Belgium
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 0 12
Total Passes 359 573
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 304 514
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Pellegrini's red card in the 40th minute turned the momentum in Belgium's favor
  • ▸ L. Trossard's equalizing goal in the 61st minute shifted the balance and kept the match tightly contested