Tomás Rufo produced the afternoon’s most outstanding moments with the third bull from La Quinta, in a bullfight marked by the quality of several of the bulls and some fine natural-hand bullfighting.
Diego Ventura was the star of the afternoon in Albacete, cutting four ears and prompting a strong public request for the bull’s tail with his second bull.
Roca Rey once again stood out in Albacete, cutting two ears from the fifth bull and walking out through the Great Gate after a thrilling afternoon.
The bullring in Albacete enjoyed an evening filled with anticipation, fine young bulls and a fantastic atmosphere, featuring the traditional desencajonada followed by a successful practical bullfighting class.
Nacho Torrejón cuts two ears and is carried shoulder-high in Albacete. Álvaro Serrano delivers a strong performance but narrowly misses out on a trophy.
The 2026 Albacete Bullfighting Fair has unveiled a ten-event season ticket package featuring leading matadors, rising stars and some of Spain’s most prestigious fighting bull breeders.
Rejoneador Diego Ventura triumphed in Albacete, cutting four ears and delivering two memorable performances with bulls from Los Espartales.
Triumphant afternoon in Albacete: Ureña pardons “Diablillo” from Daniel Ruiz, and with Roca Rey, Caballero and the breeder, leaves the ring on shoulders.
Sebastián Castella triumphs in Albacete, cutting two ears from “Imperial” by Santiago Domecq, a bull awarded a lap of honour. Full chronicle, 11 September.
El Mene emerged as the star of Albacete’s third fair bullfight, cutting the only ear after a fine performance, on a day overshadowed by the serious goring suffered by Alejandro Quesada.
