Morante de la Puebla will not fight in Alicante this afternoon as planned, but will be replaced by Manuel Escribano, a Seville bullfighter. Morante broke his seventh rib yesterday.
As the fair’s posters were announced, the closing celebration was framed as the culmination of the fogueril series. Morante de la Puebla is one of the most personable bullfighters of recent times and a living legend in modern bullfighting for his combination of classicism and charm, so his loss was a heavy blow to the fair.
Before the bulls from Extremadura we must add the first march of another very artistic Seville, Pablo Aguado. It will also be a unique opportunity to justify yourself in the season.
And the shortlist opens Murcian Rafael Rubio, an expert in this diverse breed of cattle handling who is always more demanding than the majority of the Domecq caste. Rafaelillo already knows what it means to be successful in this square so close to the red pepper field.
At night, the closing ceremony of the fair will be held at Alicante Casino by Tendido Único with the participation of farmer Victorino Martín. Morante de la Puebla has yet to confirm whether he will participate. It will take place from 22:00 on the terrace of the magnificent property located on the Esplanade.