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Atlanta Falcons heading to Madrid this season

New Orleans Saints v Atlanta Falcons - NFL 2025 ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Xavier Watts (L) #31 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after recovering a fumble during the first quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA — For just the second time ever, the NFL is heading to Spain.

The Atlanta Falcons will head to Madrid to take on the Cincinnati Bengals during Week 9 on Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. ET at Bernabéu Stadium.

Last season, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Commanders in Madrid.

With Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa joining the Falcons this season, he has a shot at going 2-0 on Spanish soil.

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The Falcons signed Tagovailoa earlier this year after releasing quarterback Kirk Cousins.

But he’s not the only quarterback on the roster. Over the summer, he’s set to fight it out with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback spot.

Penix started the beginning of last season for the Falcons before getting injured.

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The Falcons’ full schedule for the season is set to be released on Thursday.

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