Germany beats Scotland 5-1 to set new tournament record.

Germany have began their Euro 2024 campaign by beating Scotland 5-1 at the Allianz Arena.

This happens to be the largest margin of victory in the first game of any Euros.

Scotland defender Ryan Porteous was sent off in the early minutes of the game which resulted in the tournament’s first goal from Florian Wirtz with a stunning strike from the edge of the box.

Jamal Musiala added Germany’s second, minutes later at the end of a sweeping move as Julian Nagelsmann’s men took total control in Munich.

On the stroke of half-time, Kai Havertz, coolly converted from the spot kick to put his side 3 nil up, going into the break.

Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench to make if four for the German’s in the second half.

Scotland pulled one back in the 87th minute when a Scott McKenna header was deflected off Antonio Rudiger.

With the night already up for grabs by the Germans, Emre Can scored the game’s final goal in additional time.

Germany play Hungary in Stuttgart on Wednesday while Scotland will look to bounce back later that day when they face Switzerland in Cologne.