Blast From The Past Belgium Set To Clash With Wales Again

Blast From The Past Belgium Set To Clash With Wales Again

Belgium centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has been suspended for their quarterfinal against Wales on Friday as Chris Coleman's Dragons look to extend their run.

Wales are through to their first quarterfinal at a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup.

The two teams met both in their qualifying campaign for Euro 2016 and the 2014 World Cup.

In their two most recent meetings, a goalless draw in Brussels was followed by a 1-0 win for Wales in Cardiff in June 2015.

Kevin De Bruyne wants the Lille clash to be like a home game for Belgium with the Stade Pierre-Mauroy just 10 kilometres from the border.

The Manchester City star has described Wales as "a technically and defensively astute side".

But Coleman has said Belgium's captain Eden Hazard has the talent to destroy any plans to shackle the Chelsea star.

Belgium, however, have to stop Wales' talisman Gareth Bale, who has netted three goals so far in France and provided crucial assists.