Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title.

Florian Wirtz struck the opening goal 10 minutes in and Jamal Musiala soon doubled Germany’s lead with an emphatic finish. A greatly awaited night for Scotland went from bad to worse before half-time when Ryan Porteous was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Ilkay Gundogan, with Kai Havertz tucking away the resulting penalty.

Niclas Fuellkrug powered in a fourth midway through the second half after coming on as a substitute and not even a late own goal from Antonio Ruediger could spoil an otherwise perfect start to the campaign for Germany. There was even time for Emre Can to add a fifth goal with the final kick of the game.

In this match, the Arsenal star had 100% of shots on target; 100% win in air duel; 10 passes in the final third; 4 touches of the ball in the penalty area; Won 3/4 duels; 1 goal, 1 assist

Scored 8 points by Sofa Score, the highest in the whole match

Julian Nagelsmann’s side are looking to get their Euros campaign off to the perfect start and that occurred after just 10 minutes as Florian Wirtz finished off a move that cut Steve Clark’s men open.

That lead would be doubled nine minutes later with Musiala smashing the ball into the Scotland net after another impressive move. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz would bag his first assist of the tournament as he laid it off to the 21-year-old to continue his impressive 2024.

Havertz has became a key player for the Gunners this season as they pushed for the Premier League title and eased any concerns fans may have had over his signing last summer.

Fans of the North London club will want to see the forward have a good tournament on home soil and it has got off to a promising start for the 25-year-old.