UEFA Nations League: Batshuayi Heads Belgium To Victory Over Poland On Lewy's Return

Michy Batshuayi’s diving header made the difference for Belgium to secure a first-ever victory in Poland with a 1-0 success in their Nations League A clash at the Stadion Narodowy on Tuesday.

Batshuayi stooped to steer Youri Tielemans' excellent cross into the net in 16 minutes to ensure Belgium scored for a 48th consecutive match, an incredible record dating back to a 1-0 loss to France at the 2018 World Cup.

Coach Roberto Martinez’s side stay in contention for the top spot in Group Four as they trail leaders Netherlands by three points with two rounds remaining. They will travel to Amsterdam to face the Dutch in their final pool match in September.

Belgium controlled a game of few chances and had the best of the opportunities with Poland unable to muster much as an attacking force, despite the return to the side from the injury of striker Robert Lewandowski.

Poland may have had their talisman back, but Belgium were without midfielder Kevin De Bruyne after he was sent on his holidays following the 1-1 draw with Wales on Saturday.

The reverse fixture between these two finished 6-1 to Belgium last week, but this was a different kind of contest in Warsaw with both sides showing signs of fatigue after a long season.