Soccer-Lukaku's late double leads Belgium to 3-0 win over Ukraine to retain League A spot

Soccer Football - Nations League - Play-offs - Second Leg - Belgium v Ukraine - Cegeka Arena, Genk, Belgium - March 23, 2025 Belgium's Maxim De Cuyper celebrates scoring their first goal with Romelu Lukaku REUTERS/Yves Herman

GENK, Belgium (Reuters) - Belgium retained their place in League A of the Nations League with a stunning 3-0 home win over Ukraine on Sunday as Romelu Lukaku's late double helped them secure a 4-3 aggregate victory.

Ukraine had a two-goal lead in the tie after their comeback win in the first leg and looked set to hold on to their advantage as a dominant Belgium struggled to find a way past goalkeeper Andriy Lunin for much of the match.