Preparing Bernabéu Stadium for Sunday's game between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders relied on quite the feat of engineering.

The NFL sees a land fertile with potential fans, even if many Spaniards aren’t yet familiar with the nuances of American football.

NFL referee Shawn Smith called a penalty in Spanish during the game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins Sunday in Madrid, the first ever NFL game in Spain.

The Dolphins used an interception and field goal in OT to notch their second straight victory in the first NFL game ever played in Spain.

Madrid holds moment of silence for former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue. Highlights from the Week 11 matchup between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots during the 2025 NFL season. Karina Pasian, Madrid Marine Infantry Group perform US, Spain national anthems.

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Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has taken advantage of the international break to enjoy one of his biggest passions outside football: the NFL.With the derby against AC Milan just a week away, the

Washington Commanders kicker Matt Gay is among them, having played soccer most of his life before switching to American football. He will be at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday when the Commanders take on the Miami Dolphins for the NFL's first regular-season game in Spain.