The Scotlandshire separatists were embarrassed again last night when Borussia Dortmund capped a fine week for Germany by trouncing Real Madrid 4-1 in the Champions League.

The semi-final clash followed Tuesday’s expected 4-0 win for Bayern Munich against amateur Catalan outfit Barcelona in the other semi.

Unionists went on the attack over Twitter.

Labour MP Jim Murphy said: “If Salmond didn’t think a separate Scotlandshire would work before, he will realise it now. The Spanish are floundering, Germany is in complete control of the Eurozone, and will be in charge of Scotlandshire if the SNP wins.”

“The Nats are screwed,” said Telegraph reporter Alan Cochrane. “Catalonia has just been humiliated across the globe and the same would happen to Salmond and Sturgeon within hours of separation.”

Tory messenger Danny Alexander said: “If Scotlandshire was currently going it alone you’d all be speaking German. After recent performances it’s clear they are still a threat.

“Only by remaining protected by the bosom of the United Kingdom can we ensure this never happens.”