Can Red Devils Emulate Euro 1980? Jan Ceulemans is Definite
The Red Devils are participating in the European Championship in Germany. It is interesting to see what the national team can achieve there.
The frenzy surrounding the team is still growing. A strong performance in the group stage could ignite the passion among the fans, although there are doubts about whether this team can make a significant impact in the tournament. The best Euro performance dates back almost half a century. In 1980, the Red Devils clinched a silver medal in Italy. The national team has never surpassed that achievement. One of the players from that historic squad was Jan Ceulemans. The team had modest expectations heading into the tournament, but it turned out to be an extraordinary performance. Even now, expectations are not high, but Jan Ceulemans is clear that replicating the success of 1980 is nearly impossible for this team. “In football, anything is possible. Look at our performance 44 years ago. The advantage for the Belgians this summer is that there is much less pressure compared to previous tournaments,” Jan Ceulemans told Gazet van Antwerpen. That’s the enthusiasm of the former Red Devils. “Back then, they had to reach at least the semi-finals. Now, that is no longer expected or demanded. But I don’t see these Red Devils making it to the final.”
