X reacts as Germany batter Scotland in Euro 2024 opener

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.

If only Andrea Bocelli was from Bavaria…

A touching Franz Beckenbauer tribute ensued before the teams strolled out to a cacophony of German and Scottish noise at the Munich Football Arena. The national anthems were belted out, and the stage very much set for opening night.

Scotland’s start was spritely enough, but the hosts took little more than ten minutes to break the deadlock and score the first Euro 2024 goal…