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.