Puerta Grande for Juan Ortega in Colmenar Viejo after a top-class performance

Juan Ortega opened the grand entrance of Colmenar Viejo in Madrid yesterday with a single performance. The Sevillian mastered the charge of a classy bull to deliver quality bullfighting. He left his inspirational muletazos open with his knees on the ground and a manoletina-style finale with arrucinas to win two ears . Manzanares took one after a powerful performance on the right side of the most important bull of a Conde de Mayalde bullfight, which he wanted as much as he could. Pablo Aguado drew the most lackluster lot, but delivered twelve natural passes of delight.

Juan Ortega greeted the second bull with a verónica, a very high-quality bull from Conde de Mayalde, on the verge of breed and power, which the Sevillian eliminated with tempered tafalleras. Ortega's performance was technically perfect, with a pulse of bullfighting , reducing the charge with slow passes... An almost perfect stroke that, however, was less appreciated by the audience due to the condition of the bull. However, the passes were pure caresses in a performance of detailed bullfighting, with several passes on his knees. He finished the performance with an original manoletinas that were arrucinas by Pepe Cáceres. After a sword thrust, he cut off both ears, according to Mundotoro.

The fifth bull from Conde de Mayalde always wanted more than he could, and his good intentions weren't matched by strength and power. Juan Ortega tried to strengthen his charge, seeking that depth to rally, but the fifth bull from Conde de Mayalde continued to lack support. Juan Ortega's composure reappeared, but without the brilliance he could have imagined. He stabbed on the first attempt. Applause.

The fourth bull, from a classic house reata called 'Guardamonte', was of a small build. It was a great Conde de Mayalde bull that charged with class, depth, and transmission , allowing José María Manzanares to show off his best performance on the right side . The bullfighting was connected, powerful, and had a low hand. One of the best performances of the season for the Alicante native. On the left side, the bull opened up excessively and ended up somewhat lame, which diminished his tone. A half-thrust on the second attempt required a descabello blow. Ear.

The first bull from Conde de Mayalde emerged from the pens uncoordinated, his hindquarters poorly supported. His fine class was not matched by his strength, as he was completely disabled. The crowd protested the bull vigorously, but the president decided to keep him in the ring with little reason. Manzanares's performance unfolded with the crowd shouting "get out of the box" while demanding that the Alicante native shorten the performance. The sword thrust was low.

The third, with a more angled horn and a larger profile, was well-bodied and short in build. He showed his inclinations from the start and gained zeal in a prodigious start by Pablo Aguado, with a knee on the ground for double passes. However, in the roundabout, the bull always had a better embroque than a remate, shortening the journey on the hands as the Sevillian linked the passes. The work was also conditioned by the wind, having to be done one at a time , which made it more difficult for what was happening in the ring to reach the public. The best came naturally, in a dozen passes that were cheered on by the public. However, the steel went low on the third attempt. Silence followed the warning.

The sixth was another Conde de Mayalde bull, of greater quality than breed, that always charged better with one-on-one passes than with the link. Pablo Aguado again showed his best side to the natural pass, very classic and natural in his form, but the performance never reached the stands due to the condition of the bull. He was not accurate with the steel. Silence.

Bullring: Colmenar Viejo , Madrid. Fourth bullfight of the 2025 Feria de los Remedios. Bulls from Conde de Mayalde, well-presented, serious, but very well-built. A tasteful corrida that displayed quality in its charges, but not always matched by breed and strength. The important fourth bull stood out. The second was equally noble.

Manzanares : boos and an ear after a warning

Juan Ortega: two ears and a standing ovation

Pablo Aguado (replacing Morante de la Puebla): silence after warning and silence after warning