Bullfight

Highlights from Valencia, 17 July 2026: José María Manzanares, Alejandro Talavante and Roca Rey

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José María Manzanares · Alejandro Talavante · Roca Rey

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Line-up and performer videosJosé María Manzanares · Alejandro Talavante · Roca Rey
Bullfighting in Valencia · Feria de Julio 2026

Event report

The second bullfight of the Feria de Julio was held in Valencia’s bullring on 17 July 2026, with Juan Pedro Domecq bulls for José María Manzanares, Alejandro Talavante and Roca Rey. Talavante and Roca Rey earned one ear each. Manzanares received silence after both performances.

Talavante earned the trophy from the second bull and received an ovation after the fifth, following a faena that ended with a failed sword attempt and a full thrust. Roca Rey cut an ear from the sixth, with a strong appeal for a second that was not granted. There was also an unsuccessful appeal for a trophy after the third. The afternoon concluded with two ears shared between Talavante and Roca Rey.

Results

  • José María Manzanares: silence and silence.
  • Alejandro Talavante: ear and ovation.
  • Roca Rey: one ear from the sixth; the appeal for a second was not granted.