
Morante de la Puebla reignited the flame of artistry in La Maestranza on the afternoon of May 1st. The Sevillian matador, whose performance with his second bull resembled a finely crafted masterpiece, sent the crowd into ecstasy and deservedly earned two ears. Juan Ortega and Pablo Aguado also stood out, particularly with their cape work, in a classic-style afternoon seasoned with moments of the refined bullfighting flair that Seville knows how to appreciate.
This corrida, dedicated to the Sevillian public, had one undisputed name: Morante. From the very first pass with the cape, it was clear he had come to make his mark. With the first bull, which came out loose, he produced a series of exquisitely timed passes—veronicas bordering on the sublime—and a quite that drew heartfelt olés from the crowd. His faena with the muleta was full of taste and finesse against a noble but underpowered bull. A lack of accuracy with the sword limited his reward to an ovation after a warning.
But the triumph came with the fourth. Morante greeted it with an unexpected and original one-handed cape pass that immediately caught the crowd’s attention. With the muleta, he constructed a powerful and inspired faena: long, flowing right-handers, deeply-felt naturals, and full commitment in the final sword thrust. He was awarded two ears amid a thunderous ovation, marking his most complete performance of the season.
Juan Ortega offered a verónica exhibition with the second bull, especially with the left hand—his passes so slow they seemed suspended in time. The muleta work began promisingly, but the bull soon faded, making fluid combinations difficult. Still, there were fine moments of artistry. A well-placed sword strike earned him an ovation.
In the fifth, his cape again took centre stage, flowing slowly over the bull’s left horn. A brilliant chicuelina quite followed, met by an equally artistic reply from Pablo Aguado. Ortega then tried to coax a performance with care and subtlety, but the bull quickly stopped charging. He left no effort untried, though the result yielded no tangible reward.
Pablo Aguado’s first bull was uncertain and evasive, offering no real chance with the cape. However, he recovered with the muleta, crafting an elegant and measured faena, marked by graceful trincherazos and fine naturales, all executed with extraordinary smoothness. Unfortunately, repeated sword failures cost him any trophy, despite leaving strong impressions of high-quality toreo.
In the sixth, Aguado again demonstrated his class with the cape, although the bull quickly lost interest. In the muleta, the animal became increasingly difficult, showing poor temperament and offering no real options. Aguado applied himself with dignity, but the only outcome possible was the respectful silence of the Sevillian crowd.
“Bruising on the inner side of the left calf and haematoma of sudden onset. Good mobility and pulses preserved. Rest, local cold, analgesia and ultrasound are prescribed. Prognosis: mild.”
Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025 — Sixth event of the subscription season Attendance: Full house (no tickets available)
Six from Domingo Hernández, well presented but of uneven behaviour. The fourth stood out for its quality.
(basil green and gold): Ovation after warning and two ears
(sky blue and gold): Ovation and ovation
(charcoal grey and gold): Ovation and ovation
Subaltern Jorge Escribano suffered a scrape on the inner side of his left calf and a swelling consistent with a haematoma. The medical report indicates a minor injury, recommending rest, cold compresses, and follow-up with a specialist.
Photos: Arjona / Empresa Pagés
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