Murcia, Spain — Ukraine go face Belgium for di first leg of dem Nations League playoff on March 20, 2025. Dis match go happen for Estadio Enrique Roca as both teams dey fight to qualify for di top tier of di tournament.
Ukraine, under coach Serhii Rebrov, don scrap together for di playoffs after dem finish second for Group B1, getting a total of eight points. Dem dey tick my mind with a four-game unbeaten streak following some shaky performances, including a 2-1 victory over Albania last time out.
“We don work hard to reach dis point and we dey ready to show our strength,” Rebrov talk in a recent interview. “Playing against Belgium no go be easy but we get confidence from our recent form.”
Belgium don change management as dem bring in Rudi Garcia after di sacking of their previous coach for underperforming. Di team finish third in Group A2, narrowly avoiding relegation after dem manage just one win in six games during di league phase.
“As a new manager, I get big expectations,” Garcia talk. “We need to start di match strong, especially because we dey struggle with conceding di first goal lately.”
Di last time both teams meet, dem play draw for Euro 2024. Now, with recent form on Ukraine’s side, dis match go show how far each team don improve. Ukraine don score in every match since dia last meeting but dey also struggle to keep clean sheets, only managing one.
In Ukrainian squad, Lunin go stand goal with defenders like Konoplia and Matviienko holding di back. Zinchenko dey expected to control di midfield alongside Sudakov and Tsygankov. Di frontline go feature Dovbyk who don shine in Serie A.
For Belgium, Courtois go return to di lineup after enduring a break from di national team. Di defense go feature Meunier and newcomers like Debast and De Cuyper, while de legendary Lukaku dey lead di attack.
Dis clash dey important as e fit shape di destiny of both teams in di Nations League. With both coaches aiming for a spot in di elite tier, fans dey expect a thrilling and tactical encounter.
“We don prepare well, and we dey look forward to challenge dis great team,” Garcia conclude.
