Belgium knocked out defending champion Portugal in the last 16 and equaled their longest winning streak at major tournaments, winning five in a row for the second time under boss Roberto Martinez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a squad packed full of talent it has never been better equipped to win a trophy as it set up a quarter-final tie with Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it took a wonder goal from Thorgan Hazard to scrape past Portugal, while star men Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard picked up injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a coach I couldn\u2019t be prouder,\u201d said Martinez. \u201cWe played against the best team in Europe in \u2018knowing how to win\u2019. It was the biggest test there is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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