Bengals beat Falcons in second NFL game held in Madrid

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 17:11 · Archive

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the second-ever NFL game held in Spain, at Real Madrid's Bernabéu stadium.

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-17 in the second NFL game held in Madrid, played at Real Madrid's Bernabéu stadium on 8 November. The Bengals, coming off an overtime victory against Tennessee the previous week, arrived in Spain in strong form. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw a touchdown pass to Tee Higgins covering tight coverage in the end zone, with Higgins making an eight-yard reception.

The Bengals have limited international experience, with only two previous overseas matchups, both in London, most recently in 2019. They entered the game with a 0-1-1 record overseas. The Falcons, by contrast, played in their fifth international game with a record of 1-3 in overseas matchups. Despite being under .500, the Falcons remain in contention in the AFC South as the season reaches week nine.

How it is being reported

• Bengals-Falcons game plunged into darkness as lights malfunction at iconic Bernabeu stadium in MadridThe NFL was in Spain as the Cincinnati Bengals took on the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid but the lights inside the iconic Bernabeu stadium malfunctioned in the fourth quarter.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Nov, 19:11
• NFL Madrid LIVE! Bengals face Falcons at BernabeuSky Sports · 8 Nov, 14:00
• NFL Madrid Game 2026: How to watch Bengals vs. Falcons for free, timeAfter debuting in Spain last season, the NFL is back for more.New York Post · 8 Nov, 10:30

In this story: Cincinnati Bengals · Atlanta Falcons · Joe Burrow · Tee Higgins · Madrid · Bernabéu

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