Cuenca Bullfighting Poster, Feria de San Julián 2025
24 AUGUST 2025
Ventura sweeps the board with three ears and a tail and shares the triumph with Vicens on a resounding afternoon
The San Julián Fair witnessed a rejoneo afternoon worthy of framing, with Diego Ventura delivering one of those performances that etch themselves into the collective memory of the aficionados. The Sevillian displayed mastery and commitment from the moment he entered the ring, sealing his triumph with the fifth bull from Benítez Cubero, which he dominated from start to finish. He walked away with three ears and a tail, and was carried out on the shoulders of an ecstatic crowd.
Lea Vicens also signed a solid and elegant performance, earning one trophy from each of her bulls and securing her place at the Puerta Grande. Rui Fernandes, who replaced Andy Cartagena, produced a strong effort with the fourth, for which there was a loud call for an ear; he ultimately received one.
Festival Details
Cuenca bullring. Third fixture of the San Julián Fair. Rejoneo.
Bulls from Benítez Cubero and Pallarés (3rd and 4th).
- Rui Fernandes: silence and one ear after a strong petition
- Diego Ventura: one ear and two ears and tail
- Lea Vicens: one ear and one ear
26 AUGUST 2025
Adrián pardons “Batidero” in a dreamlike afternoon; Luque and Aguado also carried out on shoulders
The San Julián Fair experienced one of its most memorable afternoons, led by a standout name: Fernando Adrián. The Madrid-born matador wrote a golden chapter in the Cuenca arena by pardoning “Batidero”, a brave and classy fifth bull from Román Sorando who charged with depth and nobility from the moment he entered the ring. Earlier, Adrián had already produced a dominant display with the second, cutting two ears.
The artistic feast was completed with the triumphal exits of Daniel Luque, who took two ears from the fourth after a commanding performance, and Pablo Aguado, who showcased exquisite natural toreo with the sixth, also awarded two ears.
The public left speaking of a great afternoon—one of those that justifies an entire season ticket.
Festival Details
Tuesday, 26 August 2025. Cuenca bullring. Fifth fixture of the San Julián Fair. Bullfight.
Bulls from Román Sorando. The fifth, “Batidero”, No. 5, was pardoned.
- Daniel Luque (nazareno and gold): silence and two ears
- Fernando Adrián: two ears and two symbolic ears and tail for the pardon
- Pablo Aguado: ovation and two ears
- Banderillas: Marcos Prieto was applauded after banderillas to the second; Iván García after the sixth.
27 AUGUST 2025
Marco Pérez opens the bill and cuts an ear in a demanding El Pilar corrida
The sixth fixture of the fair featured Marco Pérez as the standout name of the afternoon, cutting an ear from an El Pilar bull in a performance that once again showcased his style and ambition.
Alejandro Talavante performed with composure and finesse in front of the first bull, though the prize eluded him; he was applauded for a well-crafted faena with the fourth.
Juan Ortega’s lot lacked transmission, yet he worked hard to extract every possible pass, earning ovations in both appearances. A serious afternoon with moments of quality and a result that reflected what had unfolded in the ring.
Festival Details
Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Cuenca bullring. Sixth fixture of the fair. Bullfight.
Bulls from El Pilar.
- Alejandro Talavante: silence and applause
- Juan Ortega: ovation and ovation
- Marco Pérez: one ear and ovation after a petition
28 AUGUST 2025
Manzanares claims an ear as Olga Casado delivers two high-class faenas without the finishing sword
The final bullfight of the San Julián Fair left a taste of high-quality toreo and a sense of missed opportunity. Olga Casado, making her debut in the Cuenca arena, delivered two faenas of notable depth, purity and finesse, but failed with the sword on both occasions, leaving her without trophies.
The only award of the evening went to José María Manzanares, who cut an ear from the fourth after a poised and skilful faena.
Cayetano, bidding farewell to this ring, was applauded in his second appearance, leaving flashes of artistry in his goodbye to Cuenca.
Festival Details
Thursday, 28 August 2025. San Julián Fair. Seventh fixture of the season. Mixed event.
Bulls and novillos from La Palmosilla and novillos from Luis Algarra.
- José María Manzanares: ovation and one ear
- Cayetano: silence and ovation
- Olga Casado: ovation and ovation
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