Brazil had no idea how to contend with Belgium's ferocity on the counter during the first half of the Red Devils' "really beautiful" 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win, according to Kevin De Bruyne.
Belgium went into half-time 2-0 up thanks to a Fernandinho own goal and De Bruyne's fierce strike, giving a Brazil side previously seen as World Cup favourites a mountain to climb.
Both goals came as the result of swift counter-attacks – De Bruyne's finish applied after a brilliant run and pass from Romelu Lukaku.
And De Bruyne feels Brazil's inability to properly adapt to Belgium's tactics ultimately cost them.