Italy, Belgium. Lorenzo Pellegrini

Italy Player Ratings vs Belgium: Pellegrini Wrecks Brilliant Azzurri Display

Andrea Cambiaso put the Azzurri ahead after two minutes, while Mateo Retegui confirmed their dominance with another strike. However, the hosts' brilliant work was undone by Lorenzo Pellegrini who got himself sent off for a tackle from behind late in the first half. The Red Devils were able to score twice through Maxim De Cuyper and Leandro Trossard, but couldn't find the winner

Nations League Preview: Italy vs Belgium – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

Stadio Olimpico hosts a pinnacle of European football as Italy and Belgium renew hostilities in their latest 2024/25 UEFA Nations League outing. Thursday's clash in the Italian capital is a decent opportunity for Gli Azzurri to consolidate their return to prominence following a lackluster EURO 2024 campaign.