Marc Wilmots's 'golden generation' looked destined to make a meek entrance into the tournament after falling behind to a Sofiane Feghouli penalty in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, but late goals from substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens got them off to a winning start.
With Russia having been held 1-1 by South Korea in their Group H opener, the last 16 is already within sight for Belgium, who are seen as dark horses to win the tournament after going through qualifying unbeaten.
"Capello places lots of importance on organisation," said the 29-year-old, whose side are appearing at a first major tournament since 2002.
"We'll have to pay attention on the turnovers. Russia are not very physical. Our size should be an advantage.
"They've only got two players taller than six foot (1.85 metres). They'll try to hurt us by keeping the ball on the ground."
Lombaerts is on standby to play in case Belgium captain Vincent Kompany is unable to shake off a minor groin complaint.
"Vincent felt something in the last few minutes against Algeria and couldn't sprint at 100 percent," the Belgium coach told a press conference at the team's base in Mogi das Cruzes, near Sao Paulo, on Friday.
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