NFL Conquer Santiago Bernabeu
History was made yesterday as Madrid lived an unforgettable night of American football.
Over 78,000 sports fans filled the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to watch the first NFL match ever held on Spanish soil.
The clash between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders drew a massive crowd including Madrid civic dignataries and Madrid Mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Alameida.
According to event organizers, the stadium was nearly at full capacity as both teams went head to head in the Spanish capital.
The atmosphere inside the Bernabéu reflected the excitement surrounding American football’s rapid growth in Spain, with thousands of local fans mixed with international supporters creating a world-class environment.
The closely fought game ended in a 16-13 victory for the Dolphins.
The recent upgrade of the Bernabéu stadium which has seen it — home of Liga champions Real Madrid—into an NFL-ready venue was also widely praised, proving the stadium’s versatility for global sporting events.
The evening saw a spectacular off-field performance of halftime performance by Latino artists Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee who performed together for the first time.
