Euro 2024 begins this Friday evening with a poster pitting the organizing country, Germany, against Scotland. In front of its home crowd, the Mannschaft will be keen to achieve a great performance and send a message to other nations.
Euro 2024 kicks off this Friday evening! Host nation Germany hosts Scotland in the opening match at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Germany observed
The Mannschaft wants to bounce back! After three last failed competitions (World Cup 2018, Euro 2021, World Cup 2022), the German selection wants to perform at home and get the European Championship off to a good start. For that, Joshua Kimmich and his teammates will face Scotland. For this meeting, coach Julian Nagelsmann called on the supporters present to make noise: “We want to win this opening match. I want the team to believe in themselves, to do things together. We had good sessions, we showed character during our two preparation matches. We beat Greece, drew against Ukraine but it was important to show that we wanted to win every time, that we had faith in ourselves. This is what we must show tomorrow to have the country behind us. “We have to use being at home. Please be loud tomorrow.”.
In trouble with Germany since the start of his mandate, the Mannschaft coach can count on the return to the selection of Toni Kroos. At a press conference, Julian Nagelsmann revealed behind the scenes of the midfielder’s return to the selection: “He asked us directly what we were planning to do. He wanted to know clearly: What changes are there that will make us more successful again? He wanted to feel like we had a good chance of succeeding. Then he said: Okay, I will participate. Not directly, but at some point we kept in touch from time to time and exchanged ideas about football Even when I was not yet a national coach.
Scotland as an outsider
Outsiders this evening against Germany, Scotland intends to play their card to the fullest to create a surprise and achieve a major feat in this start of the competition. At a press conference, Tartan Army coach Steve Clarke said he believed in his squad: “It’s a difficult match. We respect everyone, but we are not afraid of anyone. Germany has a good team, but so do we”. He is counting on the support of his numerous supporters present: “The fact that so many Scottish fans follow their team is fantastic and very important to us, we know they will support us every game. We hope everyone behaves well and enjoys themselves.”
What time does Germany – Scotland start?
Euro 2024 opening match between Germany and Scotland set to kick off Friday June 14 at 9:00 p.m. at the Allianz Arena in Munich (Germany). Clément Turpin will have the honor and heavy task of refereeing the first match of the competition.
On which channel to watch Germany – Scotland?
Holder of TV rights for the 2024 European Championship, BeIN Sports 1 will broadcast the first poster of the competition between the Mannschaft and the Tartan Army. The match will also be broadcast unencrypted on TF1.
How to follow Germany – Scotland in streaming?
If you want to watch the opening match of Euro 2024 between the Germans and the Scots on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to purchase a subscription on MyCanalon the site Bein Sportsor create an account on TF1+.
What are the probable line-ups for Germany – Scotland?
Germany : Neuer (L) – Kimmich, Tah, Rüdiger, Mittelstädt – Andrich, Kroos – Musiala, Gündogan, Wirtz – Havertz.
Scotland : Gunn – Hendry, Cooper, Tierney – Ralston, McTominay, Gilmour, Robertson – McGinn, Adams, Shankland.
What are the predictions for Germany – Scotland?
- Betclic: Germany: 1.28 / Draw: 5.75 / Scotland: 10.50
- Bwin: Germany: 1.26 / Draw: 5.25 / Scotland: 9.50
- NetBet: Germany: 1.22 / Draw: 5.50 / Scotland: 10.00
- Unibet: Germany: 1.28 / Draw: 6.00 / Scotland: 10.80