Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Euro 2020 warm-up match between Belgium and Croatia. With the tournament now just five days away, both nations will be targeting a victory to build some momentum. We'll have all the build-up and then cover the 90 minutes of drama, so stick with us. Kick-off in one hour!
International friendlies
Koning Boudewijnstadion / 06.06.2021
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Updated 06/06/2021 at 20:39 GMT
25'
Vertonghen gets forward and wins a free-kick right next to the corner flag. It's sent in by Carrasco but it's a very comfortable catch for Livakovic.
23'
Petkovic, playing as Croatia's lone striker, holds the ball up as Croatia form another attack. Rebic stands up a cross but Denayer wins the header and Belgium survive.
20'
Ah, that's beautiful by Modric as he nutmegs Tielemans to lead a Croatia counter-attack from Belgium's corner. Rebic wins Croatia a corner of their own, and this game is becoming very stretched.
19'
There's a spare man as Belgium attack. Lukaku rolls it to Mertens, who passes to Carrasco on the overlap. His cross is hacked clear by Brozovic. Moments later, Carrasco sees his shot blocked by Caleta-Car to win a corner.
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16'
Livakovic is back to his feet and seems fine to continue.
15'
Lukakau gets in behind Caleta-Car as he looks to latch onto a through-ball but collides with the goalkeeper Livakovic who had raced off his line. The referee deems that to be a foul and the Croatia shot-stopper requires treatment, which is the last thing Zlatko Dalic needs.
13'
Carrasco's corner delivery is sent to the near post, it's flicked on but Croatia scramble the danger clear.
12'
That was very careless from Brozovic, and very uncharacteristic. It's a let-off for Croatia. Belgium are growing into the game now and Carrasco wins the hosts a corner just now.
11'
Chance! Belgium use the high-press to good effect, Brozovic plays a blind pass across his own goal and Chadli steals in but shoots high and wide.
8'
Croatia in total control of possession and looking very comfortable just now.
7'
Flag up as Rebic makes a forward run only to be caught in an offside position.
5'
Croatia were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Armenia last week but judging from what they've produced in the early stages here, there's a much more determined feel about the team.
4'
Belgium have won their last 15 games on home soil and must start the match as favourites, but Croatia will be buoyed by their impressive start.
3'
Nothing comes of the corner, but Croatia keep the attack alive. Perisic drives to the byline but fails to pick out a team mate with his floated cross.
2'
Croatia start the match on the front foot as they win an early corner, Denayer heading a cross behind.
1st Half
1'
Kick-off! Handshakes between the captains as Croatia win the coin toss and get the game underway.
19:44
No fans in the stadium tonight, unfortunately.
19:40
OK, we are just FIVE minutes from kick-off at King Baudounin Stadium in Brussels; it's Belgium versus Croatia in this Euro 2020 warm-up, it's LIVE and it's NEXT!
19:30
These nations have met on seven different occasions, with Croatia winning three games, losing twice. The last time they played was back in 2013 - a young Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium qualified for World Cup 2014 with a 2-1 win.