Lukaku urges Rode Duivels to deliver perfect match against Spain

Romelu Lukaku, 33, stresses that the Rode Duivels must produce a perfect match in their quarter‑final against Spanje, noting that three attempts on target have already yielded three goals in this WK. He adds that the stakes are high and the team cannot think about leaving early.

Lukaku is playing his fifth quarter‑final at a major tournament and has reached the semi‑final only once before. He tells younger teammates, “Voor veel jongens is dit hét moment om een stap te zetten,” urging them to seize the opportunity.

Axel Brisart, Voetbaljournalist, reports from the Verenigde Staten10 and mentions that was set as a Google-favoriet“Deze match, likened to the 2018 Brazilië quarter‑final, demands confidence, Lukaku says. “Spanje speelt totaalvoetbal. Nul tegengoals op dit WK, offensief héél goed,” he explains.

The striker notes his role has changed: “De bondscoach heeft me een rol gegeven en daar pas ik me aan,” he says, referencing BELGADat and the upcoming WK‑match. Rudi Garcia, the bondscoach, smiles, “Je zou een goede trainer zijn,” after Lukaku admits he may start on the bench.

Thibaut Courtois, the veteran keeper, is also under scrutiny, with the Spanjaarden’s attack described as “Spaanse totaalvoetbal.” Fernandez‑Pardo’s selection for België continues to stir debate, Lukaku adds.

When asked about his future, Lukaku says he wants to stay with the Duivel as long as possible. “Zouden de Spanjaarden daar in trappen?” he jokes, while Rudi’ reminds him that every decision matters. “Sorry,” he says, acknowledging past criticism, and urges fans to Lees the full story for more context.