Madrid game week, day two: Bengals open practice at Spain’s national team base, Turner and Johnson stretch, and Zac Taylor asks Spain to yell “Who Dey”

The Bengals held their first practice on Spanish soil on Thursday at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, about 20 miles northwest of Madrid. It was also Zac Taylor’s first Madrid news conference since the team landed Wednesday.

Cornerback DJ Turner II (heel) and edge rusher Cedric Johnson (ankle), who both left Sunday’s overtime win over Tennessee, stretched with the team. Taylor said a few players would be limited but did not name them. Cashius Howell (wrist) is on injured reserve.

Taylor said practice Thursday and Friday should feel routine, with a stadium walkthrough on Saturday. “This is a game that’s different because it’s overseas, but it would be a shame if we didn’t treat it like the others,” he said. Kickoff is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Madrid time.

Taylor encouraged Spanish fans to buy Bengals gear and yell “Who Dey” whenever they see orange and black. He called Spain the world champions of football and said the Bernabéu soccer tradition is “unbelievable.” The team sees the stadium Saturday.

Atlanta’s day-two work continued the week’s plan. Several skill and defensive players were limited, and receiver Zachariah Branch did not take part and is out for Sunday.

The clubs’ fan plans include a Falcons gathering Saturday, a walk to the stadium Sunday and Bengals bar hours through the week. Bengals-Falcons kicks off Sunday, November 8, at the Bernabéu.