Bullfight

Highlights of the Feria de San Isidro: bullfight on 16 May 2026 featuring El Cid, Álvaro Lorenzo and Manuel Diosleguarde

Event finished

El Cid · Álvaro Lorenzo · Manuel Diosleguarde

Event highlights

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Bullfighting in Las Ventas · Feria de San Isidro

Event report

Event held in Madrid at Las Ventas bullring on 16 May 2026. Six bulls from La Quinta and José Manuel Sánchez (2nd replacement) were fought by matadors El Cid, Álvaro Lorenzo and Manuel Diosleguarde.

Manuel Diosleguarde confirmed his alternativa and acknowledged the crowd after his performances with the first and sixth bulls. El Cid and Álvaro Lorenzo were received in silence. A reserve bull from José Manuel Sánchez was fought second.

Bull running order and results

  1. First bull: Vendaval · Nº 30

    542 kg

    Light roan. Born: October 2021.

    Manuel Diosleguarde: acknowledgements.

  2. Second bull: Galonero · Nº 37

    556 kg

    Roan with white sheath and underarms. Born: October 2021.

    Returned to the pens.

  3. Second bull bis: Tabaco · Nº 76

    585 kg

    Negro. Nacimiento: October 2020.

    El Cid: silence.

  4. Third bull: Emperador · Nº 61

    582 kg

    Grey roan, with a white belly, sheath and armpits. Born: October 2021.

    Álvaro Lorenzo: silence.

  5. Fourth bull: Chicharito · Nº 9

    520 kg

    Roan with white belly, sheath and underarms. Born: November 2020.

    El Cid: silence.

  6. Fifth bull: Tijereto · Nº 69

    565 kg

    Grey roan, with a white belly and armpits. Born: December 2020.

    Álvaro Lorenzo: silence.

  7. Sixth bull: Trianero · Nº 55

    581 kg

    Dark grey roan with a white belly with a white sheath with white armpits. Born: October 2020.

    Manuel Diosleguarde: acknowledgement of applause after one warning.