Belgium 1-0 Portugal: Is it 'now or never' for Belgium's golden generation?

Last update on. From the section European ChampionshipEuro 2020 on BBC Dates: 11 June-11 Jul Locations: Amsterdam. Live coverage on BBC TV, BBC Radio 5 Live and iPlayer. Also available via the BBC Sport website or app. For more information, click hereThe 'golden generation' of Belgium has been ranked the best in the world for over 1,000 days, but they don't have any silverware. Will Euro 2020 be their year?They defeated Portugal, the defending champions, in the 16th round. This was their longest winning streak in major tournaments. Roberto Martinez won five consecutive wins.They have a team full of talent and are better equipped than ever to win a trophy.It took a miracle goal by Thorgan Hazard to get past Portugal. Star men Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Eden Hazard also suffered injuries.Martinez said, "As a coach, I couldn't feel more proud," "We faced the best European team because we 'know how to win'. It was the most difficult test you can face.Thomas Vermaelen, defender, said that Belgium were "lucky" to win. So can they make it all the way?Belgium: Is it now, or never?Belgium has the talent, but they won't be around much longer.The average age of the starting XI against Portugal was 30 years and 148, making it the oldest game they played at the European Championship and also the oldest name given by any other team at Euro 2020.They were eliminated from Euro 2016 by Wales in quarter-finals, and lost to eventual champions France at the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.Kristof Terreur, a Belgian journalist covering football, said to BBC Radio 5 Live that despite being number one for 1000 days, he has not won anything. We must deliver. This generation needs to deliver now."The feeling that I had in Russia [at 2018 World Cup] was that we would win, that I still have now. This is hard."But, we have winners at every position and people around us who are winners." [Belgium coach] Thierry Hélène was a winner, and he helped Romelu Lukaku become a champion."Chris Waddle, an ex-winger for England, said: "Looking at the Belgium team on paper it seems like something is wrong.They have quality all over. No matter who I was, I wouldn't want to play Belgium. Belgium will not be desired by other teams who are looking at the draw."Belgium will never have the better chance to win a tournament than this."From the first eight to the final eight - but at which price?Roberto Martinez, Belgium's boss, hopes to determine the extent of Eden Hazard’s injury in 48 hoursAfter sustaining an ankle injury just moments after the half-time break, De Bruyne limped off.Belgium's injuries were made worse by Real Madrid's Hazard, who also suffered a knock late in the game.Martinez stated that Martinez was hurt and would be looking into the matter. No diagnosis has been made. We will diagnose Hazard as a muscle injury within 48 hours.Waddle said: "If they've lost De Bruyne or Hazard, that's a huge blow.""De Bruyne has been a great player. It is likely to be a knock. He didn't seem happy, but his ankle seemed to be on the way. Let's pray he is back.Vermaelen stated that the win "cost us lots of energy", while Terreur believes the Red Devils' travel time could pose a problem.He said, "They dug deep, but this team will require some recovery sessions." Italy still has one more day to recover, but it won't make any difference."Belgium has been traveling all the time. This can also tire you out.Is that Ronaldo's last tournament in the United States?Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku consoled Cristiano Rojo at full-timeBelgium won the tournament with Portugal as the top scorer. Will this be the last tournament that Cristiano Ronaldo will attend?He was the striker for Juventus who led his country to the Euro 2016 title. However, he would have been 37 if he were selected to play in a seventh major tournament at Qatar's 2022 World Cup.Terreur said, "I can't even think about a minute without Cristiano Ronaldo."Carlos Carvalhal, an ex-defender Portugal, said: "If he didn’t have these goals or targets, he wouldn’t play any more. He will likely play at this level for two more seasons, I think."He will play in the World Cup, I believe."