The Bernabéu once again enjoyed the NFL spectacle
Our stadium hosted an American League game for the second consecutive year, where the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons (17-34).
The Santiago Bernabéu hosted more than 78,600 spectators for another thrilling encounter with American football. On this occasion, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons took center stage in a game corresponding to Week 9 of the NFL regular season, which ended with a 17-34 victory for the Bengals. Our stadium once again became a scene of excitement for fans, as tens of thousands of NFL enthusiasts from all over the world gathered to cheer for both teams.
An exciting pre-game ceremony
The ceremony began with a tribute to the Military Emergency Unit (UME), followed by the presentation of flags and the national anthems of Spain, performed by Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, and the United States, performed by The Pretty Reckless. A fireworks display and a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the train accident in Urda completed the pre-game events.
A high-scoring first half
The first quarter was electrifying, with touchdowns coming quickly. The Falcons took the lead thanks to a score by Charlie Woerner, but the Bengals responded with a pass of more than 40 yards from Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase, tying the game after McPherson's extra point (7-7). A field goal allowed Atlanta to close the first quarter ahead (10-7).
In the second quarter, quarterback Joe Burrow (18 completed passes and 239 yards) and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (8 receptions and 142 yards) led Cincinnati's offense, scoring two touchdowns to turn the game around (10-21). The Falcons attempted to respond, but the Bengals' defense stopped their advances, and another field goal set the score at 10-24 by halftime.
Manuel Turizo shines during halftime
The Colombian artist entertained the halftime break with a performance featuring some of his most notable songs, including YO YO, La Bachata, 1000 Cosas alongside Lola Índigo, and El Merengue.
The Bengals seal the victory
The third quarter was more evenly matched. The Falcons narrowed the gap with a touchdown by Robinson, but Cincinnati responded with a catch by Tee Higgins in the end zone following a pass from Burrow, maintaining their lead (17-31). Despite the score difference, anything was possible in the final 15 minutes. However, an offensive penalty and a missed field goal attempt by Folk made the game an uphill battle for Atlanta. Scoring slowed down compared to the first half, and McPherson secured the Bengals' victory with a field goal four minutes before the end (17-34). The Bernabéu once again served as the stage for a major international sports event.
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