EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID -- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow knows what he wants to do with his free time exploring Madrid ahead of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.Forget football -- well, at least the American kind. The Cincinnati star, who attracted a massive media gathering Friday, said that if he gets a chance to wind down, he'd like to indulge one of his many off-field interests and see the art around the Spanish capital."I'd like to go see some more museums and go to an art gallery and do a little shopping, but we'll see," Burrow said.The Pro Bowler and two-time MVP finalist already accomplished some of that earlier in the week when he stopped by the Museo del Prado during Cincinnati's first off day in Madrid. The team arrived from Cincinnati on Wednesday morning, which allowed him some time to go explore.And even if he wasn't back home, it doesn't mean he didn't go unnoticed. He said he ran into a group of students from the United States who are studying abroad who recognized him. It's fitting for a person whose profile has grown well beyond the game in recent years."It's often a little more than I expect when I'm in a different country," Burrow said. "I usually expect to go pretty incognito and not have anybody recognize me. It's usually a little more than that. But I love being out here because I can feel like a normal person for a little bit."Burrow and the Bengals (5-2) have spent the week trying to balance being tourists and also preparing for a showdown against the Falcons (3-5) at the historic Santiago Bernabeu stadium, which is home to Real Madrid.Former Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois and ex-Atletico Madrid star Koke were among those who came out to see the Bengals at the training grounds of the Spanish men's and women's national teams, which is roughly 20 miles northwest of downtown.Burrow talked about his love for international soccer and how much he played video games using the Real Madrid and Barcelona teams. Unfortunately, Burrow and Cincinnati will be out of town by the time Barcelona visits Atletico on Sunday evening.But he should be able to still enjoy his other hobbies and interests that make him as unique as the city he'll be playing in this weekend."I play a little piano," Burrow said. "I build Legos. I play chess. I like art. I like music. I certainly like more things than just football."
