The final whistle blows and Belgium get their Euro 2024 campaign off the ground courtesy of a goal in each half.
The Red Devils were clearly the better side tonight but Romania can take heart from their response in the second half, at one stage they looked out of their depth but they made Belgium fight for the three points.
It's all even in Group E, and there's everything to play for in the final round of fixtures.
A flurry of chances at either end, including sub Leandro Trossard twice failing to find a free man at the far post, but the scoreline remains at 2-0.
Belgium look nailed on for the three points now, which would see all four teams in Group E level on three points.
Their final fixture in the group is against Ukraine which looks a tasty prospect after today's action.
Belgium double their lead through their captain Kevin De Bruyne!
A long hopeful punt from the goalkeeper was nodded on by Romelu Lukaku and De Bruyne chased into the area, wresting with Dragusin the whole way, before poking past the goalkeeper.
That's surely the three points for Belgium wrapped up.
Dennis Man races into the Belgian area, but he can't his shot away cleanly and Belgium smuggle it away.
Jeremy Doku then drives up the other end and takes on a few defenders before his low cross is cleared.
End-to-end action here in Cologne as the game begins to open up.
Romelu Lukaku scores, but it's ruled out for offside after a VAR review!
That's the third disallowed goal for Belgium's main man in this tournament, is he ever going to get off the mark?!
Kevin De Bruyne bends a dangerous shot just wide of the far post, Nita was beaten in the Romania goal but it just drifts past his goal.
90 seconds into the second half and Belgium get an early reminder that Romania are very much still in this tie.
Valentin Mihaila comes bursting through the middle of the field and charges clear of the defence, his run strays a little wide however and the shot ends up going harmlessly wide, but a nervy moment for Belgium early doors.
Belgium will want to assert their authority on the second half in the same fashion as they did the first, with an early goal.
Here are some of the latest odds and markets ahead of the second 45 in Cologne.
Belgium to Win 2nd Half - 4/7
2nd Goalscorer - Romelu Lukaku - 3/1
Player to Score or Assist - Kevin De Bruyne - 11/10
Correct Score 1-1 - 9/1
(Odds were correct at the time of writing and are subject to fluctuation)
Belgium deservedly lead at the break but in truth Domenico Tedesco will likely be disappointed with that scoreline - his side should be more comfortable at this stage.
Romania did well to withstand the storm for the first half an hour, and there were signs they were beginning to edge their way back into the contest towards the end of the half.
Belgium won't be worried however, they played brilliantly for large parts of the first half, an early goal after the break could put the game beyond Romania.
For all of Belgium's dominance so far in this match, the scoreline remains 1-0, and for as long as that is the case Romania are still in the game.
A couple of half chances have developed for Romania in the last few minutes, as Belgium take their foot off the pedal just a fraction.
Belgium still in the ascendancy, but they need a second while that's still the case.
Belgium are strutting their stuff here in Cologne, they are all over Romania who just don't seem to be able to contain them.
Jeremy Doku has the beating of his man out on the left, the defenders in yellow don't look like they have any answer to his direct running and silky footwork.
70% possession for The Red Devils. The most surprising thing so far in this match is that the scoreline remains 1-0.
Fantastic direct running from Kevin De Bruyne as he glides through the middle of the field with ease, the Belgium captain tees up Dodi Lukebakio on the right but the goalkeeper saves well from his whipped shot.
Belgium look really lively here, whereas Romania seem a little ruffled, perhaps even a little outclassed in these early stages.
Belgium are 1/3 13/5
A chance goes begging for Romelu Lukaku open to his account in Germany.
Good work from the lively looking Doku out on the left led to Lukaku receiving the ball in the penalty area, the big striker pinned and spun his marker superbly but his right footed effort was deflected wide.
Belgium continue to threaten, they look more likely to extend their lead than concede.
Almost an instant response from Romania who go very close through defender Radu Dragusin.
The Spurs centre-back rises highest to fire a header towards goal which is tipped over by Koen Casteels.
An electric start to this match in Cologne.
What a start for Belgium! They take the lead within two minutes.
Some good build up play involving Jermey Doku and Kevin De Bruyne eventually leads to Romelu Lukaku, he tees up Youri Tielemans on the edge of the box who he fires home from 20 yards out.
The perfect start for the Belgians, exactly what they were hoping for.
The match is underway in Cologne, as Belgium desperately seek to make amends for their poor start in Group E.
Romania will know a point puts them in a fantastic position to qualify for the knockout rounds for just the second time in their history.
Plenty is at stake for both sides, this should be exciting.
Romania were perhaps the highlight of the first round of fixtures at Euro 2024
Edward Iordanescu's side are now in a fantastic position to qualify from their group, the question is how far can they go in Germany this summer?
Here are some interesting odds and markets for Romania at Euro 2024:
To Win Group E - 13/8
To Reach Quarter-Final - 5/2
Top Team Goalscorer - Nicolae Stanciu - 3/1
Euro 2024 Most Assists - Dennis Man - 12/1
(Odds were correct at time of writing and are subject to fluctuation)
Belgium have a couple of players in contention to be Top Goalscorer
Captain Kevin De Bruyne is also an outside shout, he, along with compatriot Leandro Trossard, are available at 50/1.
Romania's best chance may come from captain Nicolae Stanciu, the 66/1 Euro 2024 Euros Top Goalscorer Odds: Harry Kane 13/2 favourite after opening account in Denmark draw
(Odds will display when market is available)
The teams are out for the final Euros
Belgium boss Tedesco makes a few changes as Youri Tielemans, Dodi Lukebakio and Arthur Theate come into the starting 11.
Romania make just one change as Valentin Mihaila replaces Florinel Coman on the left of the midfield.
Belgium XI: Casteels, Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Doku, Tielemans, Onana, Theate, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Lukebakio.
Romania XI: Nita, Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu, Marin, Man, Marin, Stanciu, Mihaila, Dragus.
Just over 90 minutes to go before kick-off in Cologne, we take a look at some predictions for Belgium v Romania in a vital clash in Group E
Read our Belgium v Romania Prediction, Tips and Odds
In today's late kick-off Belgium Romania Euros
Belgium are clear favourites with bet365 to win the tie in Cologne, with Romania, who upset dark horses 6/1
(Odds will display when market is available) Read our full write up on Belgium v Romania for more selected odds and markets.
Romania return to the Euros after missing out on the 2020 tournament and will aim to emulate their best-ever finish of a quarter-final place almost a quarter of a century ago.
They made a perfect start to the tournament with a 3-0 success over Ukraine last time out, but can they back that up with what would be a monumental triumph over Belgium?
Read all you need to know about Romania here .
Having reached the quarter-finals of the last two European Championships, Belgium will have to bounce straight back from their surprise opening matchday defeat to Slovakia when they tackle Romania on Saturday.
Read all you need to know about Belgium here .
We've BOOSTED the prices on a number of selections ahead of Saturday's showdown, including the following:
Romelu Lukaku Now 11/4 Match Result - Belgium Now 9/1 Match Result - Draw or Romania Now 6/1 Correct Score Now 15/2 Bet Boosts and odds were available and correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or fluctuation.
Welcome to our live coverage of Belgium's hugely important clash against Romania, which gets underway at 8pm on Saturday.
Domenico Tedesco's side suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Slovakia in their opening Group E encounter on Monday, and know that anything other than victory over Romania would leave their Euro 2024 hopes hanging by a thread.
Despite boasting the likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Leandro Trossard and Romelu Lukaku, Belgium have surprisingly struggled at major international tournaments, being knocked out in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup and failing to advance beyond the last eight of the last two editions of the Euros.
Romania on the other hand, can reach the knockout stage with a game to spare if they can follow up their momentous 3-0 triumph over Romania with an even bigger upset against the Belgians.
Today's Group E fixtures kicks off at 8pm, and we will keep you up-to-date on all of the latest news and predictions, tips and odds ahead of this key fixture.
