The midfielder has admitted that the Red Devils were fortunate to beat the 2016 winners in their Round of 16 tie
Axel Witsel has admitted that Belgium "stopped playing" in the final twenty minutes against Portugal, and says they will have to be braver to beat Italy in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.
Belgium reached the last eight of the summer tournament after earning a 1-0 win in their Round of 16 tie with Portugal, with a stunning first-half strike from Thorgan Hazard ultimately proving to be the difference between the two sides.
The Red Devils were a touch fortunate to come out on top, however, having spent most of the second 45 minutes camped in their own half, and Witsel has warned that they cannot afford to take their foot off the gas in the same way when they meet Italy.