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Belgian media view Senegal as unpredictable and challenging opponent ahead of World Cup knockout match
via SeneNews2 min read
Belgian media are describing Senegal as a high-risk and unpredictable opponent ahead of their World Cup round of 16 match. Senegal, who qualified as one of the best third-placed teams after a decisive 5-0 victory against Iraq, is seen as an athletic and difficult-to-maneuver team. Belgian outlets like La DH note that this World Cup presents unfamiliar adversaries, with Senegal being the most demanding. The Belgian press emphasizes the unprecedented nature of this confrontation, with some titles recalling Senegal's recent continental success. Media comments generally describe Senegal as a "more biting" team, capable of intensity and disrupting play, a type of physical confrontation Belgium reportedly fears. La Libre also suggests that the Lions of Teranga are far from a comfortable opponent, capable of overturning dynamics and challenging European certainties. The prevailing sentiment in Belgian media is that this round of 16 match is not a favorable draw, but rather a carefully disguised trap.
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