In the fifth round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League A, Group A2, the Netherlands defeated Greece 7-0 at home. Real Madrid right-back Dumfries provided two assists and nearly completed an assist hat-trick.
Including the assist he provided in the away Champions League match against AEK Athens on November 4, Dumfries has now recorded assists in both the Champions League and Nations League this season. However, his stat sheet remains blank in LaLiga.
This summer, Mourinho activated his €20 million release clause to bring him to the Bernabéu, but Valverde's excellent performance at right-back has meant that since joining, Dumfries has yet to provide an assist in LaLiga.
His stellar performance during the international break might be the perfect way for the Dutch defender to prove himself to Mourinho and earn a starting spot.