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That's all from us on this epic pre-match page, but the build-up to Germany v Scotland doesn't stop, not by any means.

I'll hand you over to the esteemed Colin Moffat for the event itself - follow all the action live here.

Less than two hours to go - c'mon Scotland!

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German football journalist Raphael Honigstein tells us more about the hosts: "On one hand, they’re the hosts, it’s Germany, it’s the Euros - they’re expected to win or go very far. Anything below a semi-final will be seen as a disaster.

"At the same time, because the last few tournaments have been so poor, the pressure isn’t quite as strong and people might be more forgiving to what is a pretty young, inexperienced team.

"That depends a lot on the manner of performances. If the team is seen otherwise be fighting, working hard, creating chances, then maybe one or two bad results will be excused.

"If they are lost, devoid of commitment, playing within themselves, then the knives will be out quite quickly."

Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland News in Munich

One of the things that is obvious all around the main Munich fan zone is the queues.

Some fans have told BBC News they have been in a queue for food and drink for three hours.

Around 25,000 people are here in the Olympiapark ahead of the opening match between Scotland and Germany.

I'm going to ignore Leanne's realism, and predict 2-0 Scotland.

Leanne Crichton
Former Scotland international on BBC Sounds

The pitch looks incredible, the stadium itself is unbelievable. It'll be something extra special when the Tartan Army arrive.

I'm really excited. I've been part of it as a player, it feels very different. As a pundit, I feel like I've waited my entire life to be at a men's tournament abroad.

The players must be feeling that excitement, that anticipation, that buzz. Everybody is ready to go.

Historically, the big guns start the tournaments slow. There's been a number of early shocks. I don't think it's unrealistic tonight, but it's up to Scotland and how quickly they can find their composure.

A draw would be best case scenario. I've got real optimism about games two and three.

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Scotland have played Germany seven times over the years, with Scotland winning just once - a friendly in Bremen in April 1999.

Everton forward Don Hutchinson scored the winning goal on his first start for Scotland.

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Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn says his side will still be seen as the underdogs at Euro 2024, despite an impressive qualifying campaign with wins over Norway and Spain.

Gunn insists Scotland will be doing their best to give the travelling supporters more memorable experiences.

"Before the campaign we expected to go out in every game, give our best and see what happens," he told BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

"Not many people expected us to go through the group so comfortably and from our point of view, that was probably a good thing, being the underdog.

"I think we're probably going to be the underdog again.

"We're looking forward to it, and there'll be thousands of Scots going over to Germany, so hopefully we can give them a really good time."

Angus Cochrane
BBC Scotland News

The Olympiapark fan zone in Munich is now officially full, it has been announced on stage.

There is still a party atmosphere inside three hours before kick off, where Scots no longer outnumber Germans so heavily.

Much of that talk among fans is the extremely long waits for food and drink.

Some people say they’ve waited for two or even three hours in queues.

A quirk of Scotland's Euros goalscorers over the years is that they've all been Mc-something.

Paul McStay, Brian McLair, Gary McAllister, Ally McCoist and Callum McGregor.

Will John McGinn or Scott McTominay add to that list tonight?

Surely that's just the first 11 names in the squad? Right?

Scott Mullen
BBC Scotland at the Allianz Arena

...or is it?

Settling into my seat in the sky at the Allianz, a glance to the screen to see us playing two strikers makes me feel a tad dizzy.

I'll say this is a dummy run. If not, you heard it here first.

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Three hours to go!!

Nearly there now, folks.

Plenty of Scotland fans that don't have tickets for this evening have still travelled to Germany to soak up the atmosphere and cheer on Steve Clarke's side.

Graham Smith (far left) is in Munich with friends and his wife CJ. He has tickets for the games against Switzerland in Cologne and Hungary in Stuttgart, but is watching the tournament opener from a fan park.

"It’s class," he said. "Such a good atmosphere.

"I'll say 2-1; I’ll let you decide who to. I’d love to just see a Scotland goal."

Tom English
BBC Scotland's chief sports writer

Glorious evening in Munich. The thousands are approaching, the atmosphere is rising.

Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland News in Munich

'We'll be coming down the road' - a big favourite of the Tartan Army - sounded magnificent as thousands of Scotland fans in the Olympiapark in Munich joined singer Ted Christopher.

I'm sure the German fans were singing along too.

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Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes has posted a good luck messages to his team-mates on Instagram.

The big man would likely be playing a part tonight had he not picked up an injury a few weeks ago in training, but he is in Germany and has been pictured in camp with the squad.

"Come on the boys" is the message from the QPR forward.

That's not exactly in the cheerful, pre-tournament spirit, is it Colin?

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Colin Hendry was the last Scotland captain to lead his country in a tournament curtain-raiser, as Scotland lost 2-1 to Brazil in the 1998 World Cup, and says it was the "greatest honour" of his career.

Hendry says he is expecting a tense and drab game this evening, and thinks Scotland will be targeting the other two games in their group, against Hungary and Switzerland.

"The honour of it was the greatest I ever had," he said. "I felt the captain's job was more on the pitch than off it. You play as you lead. I would have liked to have said that’s how I played my game and how I captained my country.

“I’m hoping for a droll, miserable 0-0 or a 1-0 Scotland win. Sorry to everyone thinking it’ll be a great game. Notoriously, the opening games don’t hold a lot of excitement.

“I’m hoping for a poor game where we get a point to take into the next two games, which are very winnable.”