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Dolphins Edge Commanders in Overtime at Bernabéu as NFL Stages First Regular-Season Game in Spain

City officials estimate a roughly €70–80 million boost to Madrid’s economy from the event.

Overview

  • Miami won 16–13 on Riley Patterson’s overtime field goal set up by a Jack Jones interception.
  • Postgame reports put attendance at 78,610 inside the renovated stadium.
  • Demand overwhelmed initial sales with about 700,000 ticket requests for the Madrid game.
  • The venue was reconfigured for NFL dimensions and operations, with reported investments exceeding €2 million for field, goalposts and expanded team and media areas.
  • Madrid deployed 425 Municipal Police officers and five SAMUR-Protección Civil units to manage the crowd and safety operations.