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Belgium vs. Italy: Previewing the Euro 2020 quarterfinal

How they got here: Belgium won all three of its Group B matches and shut out Portugal in the round of 16. Italy also went 3-0 in group play and defeated Austria in extra time in the round of 16.

Euro history: Belgium hasn’t made it past the quarterfinals since its runner-up finish in 1980. The Italians won the tournament in 1968 and have now reached at least the quarterfinals in five of six appearances.

Both teams enter having conceded only one goal through four games, but there is reason for worry on the Belgium side.