Belgium suffered a 0-1 defeat against Slovakia, with Romelu Lukaku having two goals disallowed by VAR, as the favorites in Group E were shocked at Euro 2024.

In a stunning turn of events, Slovakia secured a surprise victory over Belgium with a display of discipline, aggression, and intensity. Ivan Schranz’s early goal proved to be the decisive moment, as the Red Devils now find themselves under pressure and far from contention for the last 16.

Belgium initially started the game strongly, with Jeremy Doku leading the charge. However, their fortunes quickly changed when Doku made a costly mistake in the seventh minute. His pass across his own box was intercepted by Robert Bozenik, who skillfully flicked the ball to Juraj Kucka for a shot. Although Koen Casteels managed to save it, Schranz was in the right place at the right time to slot home a smart finish.

Despite an improved performance from Belgium in the second half, especially after the introduction of Lois Openda, their efforts were in vain. Romelu Lukaku had two goals disallowed by VAR, one for a marginal offside and the other for a controversial handball by Openda in the build-up.

Slovakia, on the other hand, showcased solid defensive skills throughout the match, securing their biggest victory since defeating Italy in the 2010 World Cup. With upcoming matches against Romania and Ukraine, they have every reason to believe they can advance to the last 16.

Meanwhile, Belgium, and particularly their manager Domenico Tedesco, must reflect on their performance and make necessary adjustments moving forward.