Switzerland vs. Belgium: Score, Reaction from 2016 International Friendly

Kevin De Bruyne hit a superb late winner to help Belgium beat Switzerland 2-1 at the Stade de Suisse on Saturday. The Manchester City attacking midfielder lashed in a long-range shot deep into the second half to add to Romelu Lukaku’s first-half opener for the Belgians.

It completed a strong comeback from the visitors, who had fallen a goal behind when Blerim Dzemaili struck from a set piece. But the Swiss paid the price for being reduced to ten men late on, after Haris Seferovic was shown a straight red card in the 81st minute.

Arsenal new boy Granit Xhaka was tasked with anchoring the midfield for the hosts, while former Gunners Philippe Senderos and Johan Djourou patrolled at the back.

Their biggest threat was set to be prolific Everton striker Lukaku who led the line for manager Marc Wilmots’ team. HLN journalist Kristof Terreur detailed both squads:

Marouane Fellaini’s still the top scorer of this generation with 15 goals. Hazard, Lukaku & KDB have 12. #mufc ???????? pic.twitter.com/0aX6SSzf9r

— Kristof Terreur (@HLNinEngeland) May 28, 2016

The Swiss began brightly, with Xherdan Shaqiri probing and trying to thread passes between the lines of a disciplined Belgian defence. Meanwhile, De Bruyne carried the fight for the visitors early on thanks to his pace and willingness to take on a …

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