While the Metropolitano will play host to a high-stakes encounter in LaLiga between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona this evening, across town, at the Santiago Bernabeu, the NFL fever has taken over.
Indeed, for the second year running, Real Madrid has opened the doors of Santiago Bernabeu to American football, as part of its idea to make the stadium a premier event for sporting events worldwide.
This time around, it was the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals providing the on-field action, and it did not disappoint at all.
A sell-out spectacle at the Bernabeu
The NFL was once again a resounding success at the Bernabeu. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
As reported by Defensa Central, roughly 80,000 spectators packed into the Real Madrid stadium to witness the game, with stands being filled long before the kickoff.
This comes on the back of Bernabeu's earlier success in 2025, when Spain hosted its first ever NFL game, a contest between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders.
On that occasion, the Bernabeu stole headlines with stunning visuals, which was once again commonplace in today's game.
As is customary with the NFL, the experience extends far beyond the gridiron, ...