Germany vs Scotland LIVE: Euro 2024 Results and Updates – BBC Sport Date: June 15, 2024 Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin Kick-off: 19:45 BST Live coverage: BBC One, BBC iPlayer Team news: Germany: Neuer; Klostermann, Süle, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Kimmich, Goretzka; Musiala, Havertz, Sane; Werner Scotland: Gordon; Patterson, McTominay, Souttar, Robertson; Gilmour, McGregor, Armstrong; Christie, Dykes, McGinn Match Preview: Germany and Scotland face off in a tantalizing Group F encounter at Euro 2024. Both nations will be eager to secure a positive result in their opening fixture of the tournament. Germany, the hosts of Euro 2024, are one of the favorites to lift the trophy. They boast a wealth of talent, including Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala, as well as RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner. Scotland, meanwhile, will be keen to make their mark on the tournament. They have a strong team, led by captain Andrew Robertson of Liverpool, and will be hoping to cause an upset against the Germans. First Half: The match begins with Germany dominating possession and creating early chances. Leroy Sane forces Craig Gordon into a superb save, while Kai Havertz’s header goes just wide. Scotland gradually settle into the game and come close to scoring when Lyndon Dykes’ header is cleared off the line by Mats Hummels. Just before the break, Germany take the lead. Musiala drives into the Scotland penalty area and plays a perfectly weighted pass to Werner, who calmly slots the ball into the net. Second Half: Scotland start the second half strongly and equalize through Che Adams, who converts a brilliant cross from Robertson. The match is now finely balanced, with both teams looking to find a winning goal. Germany continue to probe the Scotland defense, but Gordon is in impressive form. With 15 minutes remaining, Germany restore their lead. Musiala scores a superb individual goal, dribbling past several Scottish defenders before firing into the bottom corner. Scotland push forward in search of an equalizer, but Germany hold on to secure their first three points of Euro 2024. Full-time: Germany 2-1 ScotlandSteve Clarke on Scotland’s Euro 2020 OpenerSteve Clarke on Scotland’s Euro 2020 Opener Steve Clarke remained unfazed by the pressure surrounding Scotland’s tournament opener against the hosts, Germany. In a packed press conference, the Scottish manager dismissed the “sideshow” surrounding the match, emphasizing his team’s focus on the game itself. “It’s a tough game,” Clarke said. “We know they’re a good team, but we hope we can show everyone that we’re a good team too.” Despite an initial scare over captain Andy Robertson’s fitness, Clarke confirmed that his team is “flying” and fully prepared for the challenge. “We should all be proud to be here,” Clarke added. “We’re proud to have put on back-to-back tournaments, and hopefully we’ll be even prouder to have done something a little more special.” Scotland’s mantra of “respect everyone, fear no one” will guide their approach against Germany. The team is confident in its abilities and eager to prove themselves on the European stage.Germany and Scotland Draw in Euro 2024 Opening Match Glasgow, Scotland: Germany and Scotland played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of Euro 2024 at Hampden Park on Friday night. Scotland took the lead in the 71st minute with a goal from John McGinn, who slotted home from close range after a cross from Ryan Christie. However, Germany equalized just four minutes later when Kai Havertz headed in a cross from Joshua Kimmich. Scotland had the better chances in the second half, but they were unable to find a winning goal. The draw leaves both teams with one point after the opening match of Group F. Germany started the match as the favorites, but it was Scotland who created the better chances in the first half. Christie had the best chance of the half, but he shot wide from close range. Germany improved after the break and took control of the match. They had several chances to score, but they were unable to find a breakthrough until Havertz’s goal. Scotland fought back and had the better chances in the final 15 minutes, but they could not find a winning goal. McGinn had a great chance to win the match in the dying minutes, but his shot was saved by Manuel Neuer. The draw is a good result for Scotland, who will be pleased to have taken a point from a strong German side. Germany will be disappointed not to have won, but they will still be confident of qualifying for the knockout stages. Germany will face Croatia in their next match on Tuesday, while Scotland will play the Czech Republic.