Belgium U21 National Football Team vs Netherlands U21 National Football Team Lineups 21 June 2023. The Netherlands Under-21 team, having won the continental crown twice in the past during the 2006 and 2007 editions, will kick off their journey towards another championship as they face Belgium Under-21s in the opening match of Group A at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi.
While the Dutch starlets have a rich history in the tournament with previous titles, Belgium’s Under-21 team is yet to make an appearance in the final. They will be eager to showcase their potential and make a breakthrough in the competition.
The match between these two teams promises to be an intriguing battle as both sides aim for a positive start to their campaigns in the Under-21 Euro 2023.
Belgium achieved a respectable top-four finish in the Under-21 Euros 16 years ago, while the Netherlands showcased their dominance by winning back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007. However, replicating those achievements has proved to be a significant challenge for the Dutch Under-21 team.
Belgium U21 National Football Team vs Netherlands U21 National Football Team Lineups
In the past seven editions of the tournament since 2009, the Netherlands have either been eliminated in the semi-finals, as they were in 2013 and 2021, or failed to qualify for the finals altogether.
Belgium U-21 Lineup
- 12 Senne Lammens
- 13 Louis Patris
- 3 Zeno Debast
- 5 Koni De Winter
- 14 Maxim De Cuyper
- 8 Eliot Matazo
- 19 Mandela Keita
- 23 Nicolas Raskin
- 22 (c) Charles De Ketelaere
- 11 Loïs Openda
- 9 Yorbe Vertessen
Netherlands U-21 Lineup
- 1 Kjell Scherpen
- 2 Devyne Rensch
- 4 (c) Micky van de Ven
- 3 Jan Paul van Hecke
- 5 Ian Maatsen
- 24 Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
- 8 Ryan Gravenberch
- 10 Kenneth Taylor
- 10 Crysencio Summerville
- 11 Joshua Zirkzee
- 9 Brian Brobbey
Despite this, Erwin van de Looi’s team has displayed a strong defense during the qualification phase, with only a few teams managing to breach their well-organized backline.
The Netherlands’ upcoming campaign in the Under-21 Euro 2023 will be an opportunity for them to overcome their recent struggles and make a mark once again in the tournament. They will aim to build upon their solid defensive foundation and strive for a deeper run in the competition.
Where to Watch Belgium U21 National Football Team vs Netherlands U21 National Football Team
- Czech Republic: ČT Sport
- France: beIN Sports 1
- Greece: ERT3
- Italy: Rai Sport HD, RaiPlay
- Serbia: RTS 2
- Slovakia: ČT Sport
- Switzerland: RTS 2
- USA: CBS Sports Network
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