The Dolphins are already training at the Estadio Metropolitano and Mike McDaniel, head coach of the Dolphins, said that the team and he feel "very fortunate" to be able to play the first official NFL game in Madrid.
McDaniel commented that without this event many players would never have imagined visiting the Spanish capital.
The Dolphins players had a day off yesterday and had the opportunity to get to know Madrid.
Now, McDaniel said the team is focused on Sunday's game against the Commanders. "Now is the time to focus on the exact reason why we're here. We have a lot of work to do," he told a press conference
Now is the time to focus on the exact reason we are here. We have a lot of work to do.
Madrid, a city to unite the team
The Dolphins are coming off an impressive 30-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills and for McDaniel this trip is perfect to "bring" the team together."I find it difficult to come to such a wonderful place as this (Madrid) and not expect the players to want to see the city. We take advantage of that to bring the team together," said the Dolphins coach
For his part, Dolphins fullback Alec Inglod commented at a press conference on the happiness of being in Madrid: "It's been great to be able to immerse myself fully, a lot of guys came straight here (Metropolitano Stadium). Great hosts, beautiful weather, we made the most of it. It was fun to get to know the city."
Excellent hosts, beautiful weather, we made the most of it. It was fun to get to know the city.
The NFL Madrid atmosphere is already being felt in the Spanish capital and the Dolphins couldn't be happier to be playing in Madrid.