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2026 Spanish bullfighter injuries

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In late July 2026, two Spanish bullfighters suffered notable injuries during toreros were injured in arena events. On July 25, matador Marco Pérez was severely gored in his the right thigh while performing the “suerte suprema” at the Feria de Santander. The Santander; the wound penetrated deep muscle tissue, required general anaesthesia, wound surgical cleaning, haemostasis, antibiotics and drainage, and left him unable to continue ending his participation for the day's program. Five day. A few days later, on July 30, Seville‑born torero Morante de la Puebla incurred suffered a hand injury—a “cogida”—after a bull knocked him over injury during a night corrida at the Coliseo Balear in Palma de Mallorca. The bull turned him over on July 31, producing a five‑centimetre cut in the palm between his first and second fingers. He received several stitches, reported pain but was treated on‑site with local anaesthesia, the wound was cleaned and five monofilament stitches were placed. A medical report confirmed the injury was light, with no serious condition, tendon damage, and recommended 48 hours of review and relative rest. Despite the setback, Morante was expected to resume fulfill a historic four‑corrida engagement at the Plaza de Toros de El Puerto de Santa María and a packed August performance schedule across multiple several Spanish towns. Both These incidents highlight illustrate the ongoing physical risks inherent in faced by contemporary Spanish bullfighting and prompted immediate medical attention, though the injuries differed in severity and location. bullfighters, ranging from severe goring to less serious but performance‑impacting injuries.

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