Tartan Army belts out ‘Flower of Scotland’ in Munich in defiance after defeat

This is the moment when defiant Scotland fans belted out the national anthem despite the 5-1 defeat.

The gutted supporters sang on the train from the fanzone back to Munich city centre after the Euro 2024 opener.

Scotland fans remained in a party mood after the disappointing performance and result.

There was chants of ‘you only sing when you’re winning’ and ‘no Scotland, no party’.

Many of the ticketless Scots left the Olympiastadion after Niclas Füllkrug’s strike made it 4-0 to the hosts.

But Scotland’s consolation, in the form of Antonio Rüdiger’s own goal, cheered everyone up once again.

The Scots were heading back toward the Marienplatz – Munich’s main square – to drown their sorrows.

Spirits had been high in the run up to the match, with Scotland fans taking over Munich.

Thousands of Tartan Army foot soldiers flocked to Marienplatz and the fanzone.

So many supporters turned up at both venues that the German authorities had to close them both down.

But fans managed to sneak their way into the fanzone after the gates were shut.

They climbed under fences then disappeared into the crowds.

And many will be wishing they hadn’t bothered after the crushing defeat.

Next up for the Scots is Switzerland, at the RheinEnergieStadion, which is also called Cologne Stadium, on Wednesday.

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