A Brief History of the ELF’s Madrid Bravos

| American Football | 10/31/2024

The Madrid Bravos were the lone expansion franchise of the European League of Football in 2024, becoming Spain’s second team after the Barcelona Dragons. Despite it being their first season, the Bravos qualified for the post-season in a competitive Western conference featuring the eventual champion Rhein Fire and semifinalists, the Paris Musketeers.

Established: September 26th, 2023

Conference: Western

Location: Madrid, Spain

Stadium: Estadio Vallehermoso (Captacity 9,000)

Head Coach: Andrew Weidinger

General Manager: Jaime Martín Lostao

Ownership: Marlos Sports 2022 SL

The Inaugral 2024 Season

Under the leadership of veteran head coach Rip Scherer the Madrid Bravo sent shock waves throughout the league defeating the defending champion Rhein Fire on the road in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Overall the Bravos made impressive strides in their first season making the postseason with a 8-4 record in a tough western conference. In a rematch with the Rhein Fire they were defeated in Germany ending what was an incredible first season for the expansion franchise.

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Alex is a former NCAA and semi-pro American football player who is now located in London, where he works in digital marketing. His goal in writing for AFI is to stay involved with the game that has given him so much. Alex enjoys covering leagues and