Falcons arrive in Madrid with a 0-6 record and a four-day plan

The Atlanta Falcons landed in Madrid on Wednesday with a 0-6 record and a four-day schedule ahead of them.

The team arrived at the Real Madrid training complex shortly after touchdown. Safety Xavier Watts and rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson sat behind a dais and attempted to greet the staff in Spanish. Watts said, “Hola. Cómo estás? Buenos días. Paquito.” Dotson followed with a similar greeting. The two players had been in the city for only a few hours at that point.

The Falcons will use the four days in Spain to adjust to the different time zone and prepare for their matchup. Head coach Raheem Morris called the trip a business trip. He said the team will work hard to understand the trip and that it is a quick moment of business.

The team plans to hold morning practices and film sessions. Morris noted that the group will try to get the same amount of work done in a shorter timeframe. The coaching staff emphasized that the players need to focus on the football itself. They are looking to avoid all five losses and advance to the second round of the tournament.

The Falcons will face the Real Madrid Lions on Saturday. The Lions are 5-3 and have a better approach to the bottom of the standings. Morris said he wants the team to make the most of their preparation time. He added that the team is excited to play in front of a different crowd in a different country.

Watts said he is excited to be in Madrid. He mentioned that the weather is warm and the city is beautiful. Dotson said the team is ready for the challenge. He noted that the team is a family and that they will take care of each other.

The Falcons have a 0-6 record this season. They need a win to keep their tournament hopes alive. The game against the Real Madrid Lions is their first international matchup. The team will depart Madrid after the game concludes.