Garcia says winning validates every decision after Belgium's comeback

Belgium overturned a 0‑2 deficit to beat Senegal 3‑2 after , with Rudi Garcia insisting that a win validates every decision. The comeback unfolded after the Spaniard removed Kevin De Bruyne and Jérémy Doku in the second half, leaving the side to fight back. Garcia chose to substitute the two star midfielders, Kevin De Bruyne and Jérémy Doku, midway through the second half. Their removal coincided with Senegal taking a 0‑2 lead as the match entered its final stages. Romelu Lukaku reduced the deficit with a typical strike, restoring hope for Belgium. Three minutes later Youri Tielemans levelled the score, completing the rapid comeback.

Lukaku’s choice to hand penalty to Tielemans fuels Belgium’s comeback

Garcia described the situation as ‘Voetbal zijn emoties’, noting that Lukaku’s usual goal makes everything possible again. He added that the team’s belief grew after the quick response. According to Garcia, Senegal abandoned tactical discipline after gaining the lead, allowing Belgium to capitalize. ‘That was their mistake,’ he said. In , Tielemans converted a well‑earned penalty to secure the win. Garcia called it ‘a very deserved penalty’ and praised Tielemans for finishing it excellently. When asked whether the comeback would be recorded as a historic Belgian victory, Garcia replied, ‘That could be. But I would also like to be in the Belgian history books for other things.’