Alejandro Marcos cuts ear in tough Copa Chenel semifinal

Alejandro Marcos cut the only ear of the afternoon during a complicated second semifinal of the Copa Chenel at Valdetorres del Jarama, where the bulls from Los Maños and La Palmosilla proved difficult and lacking in race. Source: ABC, Infobae

The bulls

The first three bulls from Los Maños were described as noble but with poor heads and no class, while the three from La Palmosilla were worse presented and offered short, dangerous charges. ABC noted that the bulls often refused to engage, with one seeking refuge at the barriers. Infobae reported that all six astados offered complicated play due to lack of race or short charges. Source: ABC, Infobae

The toreros

• Alejandro Marcos (ear and ovation) shone with the cape on his first bull, executing verónicas and chicuelinas, and killed with a good thrust. On his fourth, he showed commitment but failed with the sword. Source: ABC, Infobae
• Manuel Diosleguarde (return to the ring after petition for ear, and ovation) delivered a great sword thrust on his second bull, which was broken and fleeing, and handled a dull fifth with skill. Source: ABC, Infobae
• Mario Navas (ovation and return) showed good taste with a listless third and effectively killed a serious sixth. ABC lamented his lack of luck with the cape. Source: ABC, Infobae