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The final game on the NFL international schedule of the 2025 season is here. Here's who's playing in Spain during Week 11 and how to watch.
After Brazil, Dublin, London and Berlin is now Madrid. With the NFL expanding American football outside of the United States, more and more games are taking place overseas to court fans from different countries.
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Atmosphere at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium looking a lot different ahead of 1st NFL game in Spain
The scene at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium looks a lot different Sunday, with troves of fans wearing NFL jerseys instead of the white Real Madrid shirts usually seen on a regular soccer gameday.
The NFL sees a land fertile with potential fans, even if many Spaniards aren’t yet familiar with the nuances of American football.
The recently created American football franchise in Madrid has begun to attract more fans in a country where soccer rules.
Ahead of the league’s first game in Spain, Quinn proudly dons the jersey of an unexpected team and declares himself a fan.
Dan Quinn spoke to the media before the Commanders’ first practice in Spain. They will use Real Madrid’s practice facilities this week, but also had workouts at the facilities of the European Football League’s Madrid Bravos. The team held a light practice/walkthrough after he spoke to the media.
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