Archive
Relive the events that shook the bullfighting scene more than a decade ago thanks to this unique collection.
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Seville 2006 - Bullfighters
In 2006, the Maestranza de Sevilla, the cathedral of bullfighting, hosted a bullfighting event organized by Toropasión Espectáculos. For the first time in history, the bullfighters stepped onto the Seville sand to display all their artistry and passion in a vibrant and splendor-filled event.
Thi...
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Las Ventas 2005 - Competition by Autonomous Community
At the height of the bullfighting boom, Las Ventas opted for a unique format in which fifteen bullfighters competed in five triplets, each represented by specialists from a different autonomous community.
The winning community was Navarre and Aragon, represented by Navarrese Asier González and J...
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San Sebastián de los Reyes 2006 - Recortadores
The most prominent specialists of the moment faced off in San Sebastián de los Reyes against a bullfight led by Andrés Matías on the night of August 25, 2006, in the 11th edition of the Recortadores Competition.
A competition full of excitement and risk, with the top names in the bullfighting wo...
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Ocaña 2005 - Don Quixote Trophy
After qualifying and semi-final rounds, the 1st Don Quixote Trophy held its grand finale at the Ocaña Bullring (Toledo), featuring a bullfight with bulls from Los Chospes of unquestionable quality.
Cuenca bullfighter Rubén Palomino was the winner, followed by Julián Gómez Carpio, Marco Teijón, C...
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Las Ventas 2006 - Spanish Championship Final
The Grand Final of the 2006 Spanish Championship took place at the Las Ventas Bullring on the night of Saturday, July 22nd, and the 12 specialists who qualified in the previous semifinals faced off against bulls from Arturo Hidalgo.
The 2006 championship went to Jesús Sanz 'El Parri' from La Par...
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Parla 2006 - Recortadores
The most prominent specialists faced off against five great bulls in Parla in a competition in which Marco Teijón emerged as champion.
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La Vall d'Uixó 2001 - Bullfighters
More than two decades ago, La Vall d'Uixó held a bullfighting competition packed with details and resources that captivated the crowd that filled the stands.
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Jaén 2006 - Bullfighters
In 2006, the Jaén bullring hosted its first bullfighting event in its history. That June night, bulls from Fernández Palacios were fought, challenging the specialists at every turn.
Tomás Gómez, from Arroyo del Ojanco, emerged victorious in this competition with daring kneeling moves.
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Santander 2006 - Recortadores
The most prominent specialists faced each other in the Santander bullring, and the public of northern Spain was able to discover the ability of the recortadores and their skill in dealing with the bulls.
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Las Ventas 2005 - The Night of the Specialists
The five best recortadores, quebradores, and saltodores competed against six bulls at Las Ventas in different groups, with each specialist allowed to perform only the trick they specialized in.
Golden names in popular bullfighting such as 'El Chipu,' Rubén Palomino, Sergio Delgado, and Julián Gó...
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Perales de Tajuña 2006 - Bullfighters
Perales de Tajuña holds its traditional bullfighter competition every year in August. In 2006, its main square hosted an extraordinary competition featuring the best specialists in each discipline who faced a serious bullfight by the Vicente Ortiz Urbina brothers.
The best bullfight went to Jesú...
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Leganés 2005 - Champion of Champions
The Leganés bullring hosted the 'Champion of Champions' competition in 2005, bringing together 16 specialists, winners of the country's most important competitions.
A bullfight with Los Charquillos bulls was held, and the Cuenca bullfighter Rubén Palomino emerged victorious.
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Teruel 2018 - Rings
Ring competition on the feast day of Saint George at the Teruel Bullring.
Cows in the competition: Montaña, Pericola, Emilia, and Jardinera from Eulogio Mateo. Escapularia II, Campera, Quitasueños, and Fugitiva II from Hermanos Ozcoz. Sultana, Rastrerilla, Avispada, and Loquita from Hermanos Mar...
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Las Ventas 2006 - 2nd Spanish Championship Semifinal
The 2006 Spanish Championship was held entirely in Madrid, at the Las Ventas Bullring. This second round was held on July 7th, and the 25 specialists faced bulls from Fernández Palacios.
The competition was won by Jesús Sanz 'El Parri' from La Parrilla (Valladolid), qualifying for the grand fina...
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Oropesa 2001 - Bullfighters
In December 2001, the Oropesa del Mar Bullring (Castellón) hosted a sensational Recortadores Competition, with many faces that have become etched in the memories of fans over time.
The bullfighter César Palacios was crowned champion of this competition, thus beginning a path filled with success ...
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Las Ventas 2005 - Spanish Championship Final
The Grand Final of the Spanish Championship brought together the 12 best specialists, qualified from among the 60 selected for the semifinals, to face a bullfight with bulls from Mariano Sanz.
The Las Ventas bullring had one of its best attendances in terms of bullfighting shows, and the bullfig...
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Brihuega 2005 - Bulls Released Through the Forest
On August 16, 2005, as tradition dictates, Brihuega dressed up for its big day. Four bulls would enter the field in one of the oldest running of the bulls in Spain and remain loose all night until their return to the village in the early hours.
In this edition, all four bulls were successfully c...
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Las Ventas 2018 - Recortadores Final
The 2018 Spanish Championship was decided between the recortadores Pablo Martín 'Guindi', Jonatan Estébanez 'El Peta', and Eusebio Sacristán 'Use', who faced an impressive bull from Fernando Palha.
A very close final that ultimately went to Eusebio Sacristán 'Use', thus becoming the 2018 Spanish...
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Las Ventas 2006 - 1st Spanish Championship Semifinal
The 2006 Spanish Championship was held entirely in Madrid, at the Las Ventas Bullring. This first afternoon, June 24th, the 25 specialists faced bulls from Isaías and Tulio Vázquez.
The competition was won by Tomás Pérez, from San Sebastián de los Reyes, qualifying for the grand final alongside ...
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Cifuentes 2006 - Bullfighters
In 2006, Cifuentes made a difference with a lineup of bullfighters and ranches worthy of a major fair.
A cattle lineup comprised of Partido de Resina, Marqués de Domecq, Cebada Gago, Hernández Pla, José Escolar, and Prieto de la Cal pitted the best specialists of the moment against each other in...
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Daganzo 2006 - Bullfighters
Daganzo, in Madrid, hosted a national bullfighting competition in 2006, with 16 specialists competing against five bulls from Cipriano Hebrero.
For the final, a bull of spectacular presence was fought, with which the specialists excelled at a high level, despite an accident suffered by the Extre...
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Benavites 2002 - January Bull
In 2002, one of the first bullfights of the year took place in Benavites (Valencia), where a bull from Sonia González was released, both delighting and putting the fans in a difficult situation.
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Las Ventas 2005 - 1st Spanish Championship Semifinal
The 2005 Spanish Championship brought together the 60 most outstanding picadors of the moment, spread over a total of three afternoons in Las Ventas throughout the month of July.
The first semifinal was held against bulls from Antoni Rekagorri, and the following picadors advanced to the grand fi...
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Las Ventas 2005 - 2nd Spanish Championship Semifinal
The 2005 Spanish Championship brought together the 60 most outstanding bullfighters of the moment, spread over a total of three afternoons in Las Ventas throughout the month of July.
The second semifinal was held against bulls from Hermanos López Aragón, and the following bullfighters advanced t...