Netherlands' 7‑0 hat‑trick celebration in Berlin warns Klopp
In Berlin, the Dutch displayed a crushing 7‑0 victory over Greece on Monday, with Tijani Reijnders scoring a perfect hat‑trick and the Dutch attack leaving the Greek defence in the dust. The win, which strengthens the group standing in Europe, immediately attracted the attention of the German press and even Jürgen Klopp.
Tijani Reijnders scored three times against Greece and celebrated each goal with exuberant joy. His hat‑trick was described as perfect, with goals coming from the first minute.
Greek media describe the defeat
The Greek newspaper Kathimerini wrote that the national team experienced a nightmare in Amsterdam. It noted that the 7‑0 defeat is the biggest in Greece's post‑war history, after earlier 7‑1 losses to France in 1958 and Denmark in 1989, and the record 11‑1 loss to Hungary in 1938. It called the defeat a blamage, while Alpha TV spoke of the end of the Greek team's unbeaten run.
Former AZ and Willem II striker Vangelis Pavlidis, on behalf of the entire Greek team, offered his apologies to the fans. He stated that the team must improve and secure the three points against Serbia.
Warnings and praise from Germany and other press
The German tabloid warned Jürgen Klopp: ‘Watch out for these Dutch, Klopp!’ and predicted a goal frenzy against the next opponent. It also described that the Netherlands arrived in top form in Berlin, the visitors in Amsterdam were completely outclassed and Reijnders delivered a perfect hat‑trick. The article noted that the goals came minute by minute in the first half.
Xavi sees Dutch win over Greece as a given
praised Dortmund midfielder Joey Veerman for his precise passes that constantly created danger for the Dutch.
The Dutch received two 9s and four 8s for the outstanding evening against Greece. Frenkie de Jong praised national coach Xavi and emphasized the collaboration with Veerman.
L’Équipe warned Germany that, as second in Group 2, they must show their best play to withstand the Netherlands, who are three points ahead, . The article stated that Xavi Hernández’s project is clearly taking shape.
De Jong misses Germany match, Xavi must plan without a replacement
In Spain, Xavi’s tribute to Cruijffism was praised and it was noted that the current Dutch side is not the old Netherlands, but under Xavi they bring out the best in themselves. Diario Sport described Frenkie de Jong’s masterclass, in which he directed the Dutch team's play for the entire match and confirmed his status as one of the world’s best midfielders. It concluded, briefly but forcefully, that the Netherlands shines under the leadership of Xavi Hernández.