Belgium edge out Portugal 1-0 in Euro 2020

JOSE MANUEL VIDAL / POOL / AFP

Belgium knocked out defending champions Portugal in the last 16 at the Euros 2020, equalling their longest winning streak at major tournaments.

They have now won five consecutive matches for the second time under boss Roberto Martinez.

Belgium will now face a quarter-final tie with Italy.

Thorgan Hazard scored the winning goal to edge Portugal out of the tournament, but stars Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard picked up injuries.

Coach Roberto Martinez said he couldn't be prouder, however, defender Thomas Vermaelen said Belgium were "lucky to win". 

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