Manuel Escribano once again demonstrated his special connection with Alicante’s bullfighting fans. His afternoon featured two very different encounters, both of which demanded exceptional commitment and the ability to respond to the challenges posed by the Victorino Martín bulls.

Facing the third bull, Matalunas, the Sevillian matador delivered a varied performance using both hands. The animal responded with an extraordinary charge, and the connection between bull and matador grew throughout the faena. The enthusiasm in the stands became so strong that some spectators even called for the bull to be pardoned and spared.

That reward never materialised. Escribano failed to finish effectively with the sword and received applause after two official warnings. Nevertheless, his performance remained one of the afternoon’s highlights. The bull itself was awarded a lap of honour around the ring after its death in recognition of its exceptional qualities.

The sixth bull presented a much tougher challenge. Escribano received it with a portagayola, kneeling at the entrance to the arena to meet the charging animal in a particularly dangerous and spectacular opening move. He also excelled with the banderillas, the decorated barbed sticks placed in the bull’s shoulders during the middle stage of the fight.

With the muleta, he had to overcome the animal’s difficulties, standing his ground against challenging charges and constantly seeking ways to bring it under control. His determination was rewarded with two ears, securing his triumphant exit on the shoulders of supporters.

The matador from Gerena therefore concluded the afternoon with a display of total commitment, combining his skill with the banderillas and his courage against a demanding bull to earn the crowd’s admiration.