Fernando Adrián cuts one ear in Pamplona bullfight with mixed results

Only one ear was awarded in the Pamplona bullfight, a pyrrhic ear for Fernando Adrián who failed to fully exploit the quality of the La Palmosilla bulls.

The performance

Fernando Adrián cut the only ear of the evening from the fifth bull, "Cantarillo", after a faena that showed intelligence but lacked depth. Source: elmundoes However, a sword thrust that went through the ribs prevented a second ear. Source: elmundoes Samuel Navalón also had opportunities with a good third bull but was let down by a pinchazo before the kill. Source: infobae Jiménez Fortes had the least fortunate lot, struggling with bulls that lacked commitment. Source: infobae

The bulls

The six bulls from La Palmosilla, bred by Javier Núñez, were long-bodied and low at the withers, with good horns and long necks. Source: infobae While they had noble qualities, they were very mobile and lacked power, making them difficult to dominate. Source: elmundoes

Reactions

The wind troubled the afternoon, but the main critique was the matadors' inability to capitalize. Both sources agree that Fernando Adrián's work was messy and lacking temple. Source: infobae The crowd applauded the bull Cantarillo. Source: elmundoes