Denzel Dumfries provided two assists as the Netherlands beat Greece 7-0 in the fifth round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League A, Group A2, strengthening his case for a regular starting role at Real Madrid.
The right-back came close to completing an assist hat-trick during the emphatic home victory, continuing an impressive international break for the Netherlands.
Dumfries has now created goals in both the Champions League and the Nations League this season. His Champions League assist came in Real Madrid’s away match against AEK Athens on November 4.
However, he is still waiting for his first assist in LaLiga since joining the Spanish club.
Mourinho activated Dumfries’ €20 million release clause during the summer to bring him to the Bernabeu. Despite that move, the defender has yet to register an assist in LaLiga, with Valverde’s strong performances at right-back limiting his opportunities since Dumfries arrived.
His display against Greece gives Dumfries a timely chance to make his case to Mourinho. The Netherlands defender will hope his contribution on international duty can help him secure a starting place at Real Madrid.
For now, Dumfries’ record includes assists in the Champions League and Nations League, while LaLiga remains the only competition in which he is yet to provide one.
