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NFL’s Spain Debut Delivers Dolphins OT Win as Pasian’s Anthem Outfit Draws Mixed Reaction

DAZN carried the Bernabéu showcase billed as a mini Super Bowl for a crowd projected near 84,000.

Overview

  • The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders 16–13 in overtime in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Spain at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
  • Karina Pasian performed the U.S. national anthem and the Madrid Marine Infantry Group Band played Spain’s anthem before kickoff.
  • Social media reactions zeroed in on Pasian’s outfit even as many praised her vocals, and she later thanked the NFL on Instagram for the opportunity.
  • The league had announced a halftime show pairing Daddy Yankee with Bizarrap to present their new collaboration.
  • The matchup was part of the NFL’s 2025 World Tour, with the broadcast on DAZN and attendance projected at nearly 84,000.