Fortes and De Justo triumph in Victorino's return to Málaga

Fortes and Emilio de Justo left Málaga's La Malagueta on shoulders after cutting two ears each in the emotional return of Victorino Martín's bulls to the ring after 12 years. Manuel Escribano was gored but stayed to finish his second bull before heading to the infirmary Source: EFE.

The corrida

Victorino's bulls were praised for their bravery and class, with the standout being 'Borracho', which earned a vuelta al ruedo after Fortes' memorable faena Source: El Mundo. Fortes, who also triumphed the previous day with three ears against Cuvillo bulls, showed "pureza y verdad" in his first encounter, sealing it with an effective thrust Source: EFE. Emilio de Justo displayed "soberbia" against a demanding bull, though his first was denied an ear by the president, prompting a vuelta al ruedo Source: El Mundo.

Escribano's gesture

Escribano, celebrating his 42nd birthday, was gored with a 15-centimeter horn wound in his right leg but refused to leave, proposing to switch turns to face his second bull Source: ABC. He cut an ear and received a standing ovation before entering the infirmary Source: EFE.

Disagreements

Sources differ on the quality of the bulls: ABC called the corrida "emocionantísima" and praised their bravery, while EFE noted "variado comportamiento pero con interés" Source: ABC, EFE. El Mundo highlighted the "apoteósico" nature of the return, but also mentioned the "nota amarga" of Escribano's injury Source: El Mundo.