The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid, abc.es reported, marking the NFL’s second regular-season game in the Spanish capital with 78,660 spectators in attendance.
- Joe Burrow was the standout protagonist on the pitch for Cincinnati, signing a high-level performance.
- The massive 78,660 attendance figure at the Bernabéu solidifies Madrid’s lucrative status as a tier-one international media market for future NFL expansion series.
Joe Burrow engineered a dominant aerial display on the Bernabéu turf to guide the Bengals to their fourth victory. Cincinnati advanced to a 6-2 record on the season by capitalizing on Atlanta’s defensive indiscipline and costly yellow flags.
The contest started with the Falcons striking first. Running back Bijan Robinson established the early tempo on the ground, setting up a short touchdown reception for Charlie Woerner. Atlanta converted the extra point to take an early lead.
Burrow immediately answered with a 40-plus yard touchdown strike to level the score. A subsequent field goal put the Falcons ahead 10-7 at the end of the opening quarter, abc.es reported.
The second period belonged entirely to the visiting side. Burrow orchestrated two sustained scoring drives, delivering a precise touchdown pass and directing another possession that culminated in a field goal with twenty seconds remaining before the interval.
The scoreboard read 24-10 in favor of Cincinnati as the teams headed to the locker rooms. Colombian artist Manuel Turizo headlined the halftime show on the sidelines, utilizing LED screens and pyrotechnics to entertain the capacity crowd.
Before kickoff, the stadium observed a moment of silence for victims of a tragic railway accident in Urda. Spanish international footballers Marc Cucurella and Athenea del Castillo also appeared on the grass alongside other national team athletes to display international trophies.
Atlanta attempted a comeback in the third quarter when an efficient offensive sequence produced a touchdown on third down. The extra point narrowed the deficit to seven points at 24-17, briefly reopening the contest, abc.es reported.
The game began with the Falcons looking to advance through Robinson’s runs, who gained the first yards for his team. Burrow connected on another scoring throw to restore a two-possession cushion before the final frame.
Cincinnati’s defense clamped down in the fourth quarter, limiting the Falcons’ ground attack. A late 40-yard field goal sealed the 34-17 final score, leaving the Bengals at six wins and two losses while Atlanta dropped to 3-6.
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