Tomás Rufo triumphs with four ears as Jandilla wins top prizes at San Fermín finale

The final corrida of San Fermín 2026 saw Tomás Rufo cut four ears and exit on shoulders, while the Jandilla bull ranch dominated the awards. The plaza filled with 20,000 spectators for the eighth consecutive day Source: La Vanguardia.

The bullfight

Rufo was awarded two ears for each of his bulls, "Castigado" and "Oyente", both from Jandilla. The first was granted a vuelta al ruedo for its bravura Source: ABC. However, some critics argued that Rufo's performance lacked sincerity, with Infobae stating "solo Juan Ortega hizo el toreo de sinceridad y calidad que los astados merecían" Source: Infobae. Ortega, who cut one ear, was praised for his authentic verónicas and naturales.

Awards and disagreements

Jandilla won the Trofeo Feria del Toro for the best corrida of the cycle, and its bull "Castigado" shared the Trofeo Carriquiri for best bull with "Cantarillo" from La Palmosilla Source: El Mundo. The presidency, led by Javier Labairu (UPN), was criticized for being generous with awards, such as giving an ear to Ortega after a "bajonazo" Source: El Mundo.

Contrasting views

While ABC and La Vanguardia celebrated Rufo's spectacle and the patriotic atmosphere in the stands, other sources emphasized that the bulls were the true protagonists. Despite the division in critical opinion, the event marked a strong finish to the San Fermín festival, with Rufo establishing himself as a leading figure.