- Title: Washington Commanders delighted to play first NFL match in Spain
- Date: 14th November 2025
- Summary: MADRID, SPAIN (NOVEMBER 14, 2025) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF WASHINGTON COMMANDERS PLAYERS AROUND HEAD COACH DAN QUINN AS HE GIVES INSTRUCTIONS PLAYERS WALKING QUARTERBACK MARCUS MARIOTA THROWING BALL QUARTERBACK SAM HARTMAN THROWING BALL SPECIAL TEAMS TRAINING PUNT VARIOUS OF PLAYERS ON PITCH QUINN OVERSEEING SESSION HEAD COACH DAN QUINN ARRIVING AT PRESS CONFERENCE ROO
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- Keywords: Bernabeu Commanders Dolphins Miami Spain United States Washington
- Location: MADRID, SPAIN
- City: MADRID, SPAIN
- Country: Spain
- Topics: American Football,Europe,Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA001203814112025RP1
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- Story Text: Washington Commanders were delighted to train in Madrid on Friday (November 14) ahead of their historic NFL regular-season game against the Miami Dolphins at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Head coach Dan Quinn led the session, emphasizing preparation and adaptation to the new environment. Players went through drills, with quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and rookie Sam Hartman sharing reps as the team adjusts to the absence of injured starter Jayden Daniels.
At a press conference, Quinn said the team is excited to showcase its identity in Spain, calling the game “a big deal” for building new fans.
President Donald Trump wants the Washington Commanders to put his name on their future stadium, ESPN reported last week
Quinn dismissed the political distractions, noting the team’s commitment to honouring military service during the NFL’s “Salute to Service” month
Both teams enter the game with 3-7 records, making Sunday’s clash crucial for playoff hopes.
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