Thread by @FILOBrandon

#BELBRA thoughts: Exactly the star studded offensive minded matchup I expected. #BRA were very unlucky to not have led early and even more unfortunate to have conceded twice shortly afterwards.The trio of Lukaku, Hazard, and De Bruyne was lethal today. Courtois was exceptional.

Brazil missed Casemiro. Fernandinho struggled to replace his role effectively. Although to be fair not sure how much better Casemiro could contain the likes of Hazard & co. Miranda did well to tame Lukaku in the 2nd half. Martinez/Henry were right to start Chadli over Carrasco

and Fellani too. Replacing Lukaku with Tielemans was risky but the right decision to trust your defense to finish the job. If Brazil had tied @mbatshuayi surely would have come on in extra time. Both Jesus & Firminho struggled to make an impact, #BRA midfield created most chances

Meunier, Vertonghen, and Kompany did an incredible job containing the Brazilian wingplay as much as they could. Especially Meunier, imagine having to deal with Neymar & Marcelo on the same side! Once Douglas Costa came on they were basically holding on for dear life.

Imteresting debate between Hazard/Neymar: Neymar has scored more goals throughout his career but Eden is often mentioned to be in the same boat. Today Eden stole the show. I am curious to see the results of a poll that I will tweet at the end of this thread.

Which player would be more successful, Eden Hazard at Real Madrid/any La Liga team or Neymar at Manchester United/Any Premier League team?

#Bel #BRA #WorldCup #Neymar #Hazard

I ask this question because I personally feel that Eden Hazard would excel and score more goals at Real/Barca, whereas Neymar would struggle in the premier league. A case for Eden being better is that he is stronger/physically tougher, which the EPL requires. #WorldCup #Bel #BRA

It is easier to move to a La Liga side than a premier league side. Plus, Hazard has shined in the french league (at Lille OSC) already. Neymar's goal tally makes him seem much better than Hazard, but regardless of who you rate higher, it's a lot closer than you may think.

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