World media reacts as degraded Scotland watch the devils of Germany whip their kilts clean off in Munich mullering

The scoreline prediction of 1-1 was a popular one for pundits and punters alike in the build-up to Germany vs Scotland.

But, in truth, that option was out the window long before Jamal Musiala rocketed the Euro 2024 hosts' strike high into the net after only 19 minutes. This was the type of pasting, a beatdown of such epic proportions, that any niceties about the Tartan Army in Munich tasted flatter than a pint of the local lager which had been left sitting unaccounted for in one of the many fan parks.

There was a palpable sense of embarrassment in Scotland and our display hasn't been sugar-coated across the continent. Yes, there is some scant praise for our excellent supporters, however, Steve Clarke's side have been labelled nothing more than cannon fodder – a fair verdict on the evidence of a chastening night in Munich. We still believe in Robertson, Tierney and Co, even if others don't. Record Sport is on hand to to check the temperature across the continent.

Italy's leading publication sees the brilliance of the hosts and why they are bonafide contenders to win on home turf. They stated: "This Germany is scary. A spectacle and five goals against a non-existent Scotland. Mamma mia, what a Germany. The home team is playing great at 'their' European Championship. A rain of goals on poor Scotland and a great goal show by Nagelsmann ’s champions.

And it's a similar story in Switzerland – our group rivals – who rate the Germans and don't think much of us, and who can blame them? They stated: “Germany degrades the Scots to suffering extras. The hosts could not have started the European Championship better. They lead 2-0 against the Scots early on and win 5-1. And show why they have to be counted among the tournament