- Scotland succumbed to a 5-1 beatdown by Germany in Euro 2024 opener
- Hosts raced into 3-0 half-time lead after overwhelming Scots with first-half precision
- Ryan Porteous sent off for Steve Clarke's side
Scotland endured a chastening start to their Euro 2024 campaign as they were battered 5-1 by hosts Germany on the opening night of the tournament.
Julian Nagelsmann's side were majestic in front of an adoring home crowd, as two of the country's poster boys for their exciting new dawn, Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, starred. Scotland, on the contrary, were utterly dire and they were forced to play the second half with ten men following Ryan Porteous' dismissal just before the break.
The hosts refused to run up the score in the second half, though, even if there was joy for Niclas Fullkrug off the bench to bring the hosts' goal tally up to four. There was brief Scottish satisfaction in the form of an Antonio Rudiger own goal, but Emre Can's curling effort from distance ensured Germany notched the biggest opening night win in European Championship history.
Here's how social media reacted to Germany's emphatic victory.
There was an opening ceremony to endure before kick-off as Germany celebrated the beginning of the tournament in a colourful yet incredibly forgettable fashion. There were dancers, your favourite TikTok songs, and a waving overload to finish. At least it was short.
