It has become clear that Roca Rey is the most popular bullfighter of the moment; his name is an essential requirement to fill the bullring.
The recent Fallas festival was neither a cause for great joy nor deep sorrow. However, it should serve as a lesson for the future and help the organizers draw conclusions. The main focus was the bull. The bulls from Victoriano del Río were unsatisfactory, being an affront to the fans and the bullfighting world. Similarly, the bulls from Puerto de San Lorenzo were below standard. On the other hand, the bulls from Juan Pedro Domecq were acceptable. The bullfighting events at Jandilla and Montalvo met the necessary requirements, indicating what this venue demands and needs. The attendance of Roca Rey, the most popular bullfighter at the moment, was a key factor in crowd turnout. His name is an essential requirement for such events. Other predictions also proved accurate, such as the controversial presence of Cayetano, who, as it turned out, did deserve his place. The festival also highlighted the need for fresh talent, with Borja Jiménez demonstrating his determination to fight for a generational change. The attendance was more or less as expected, with Roca Rey drawing full houses. The rejoneo (mounted bullfighting) event was wisely moved to another day, resulting in a positive turnout. However, the corrida on the 15th, featuring rejoneador Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza, matador Morante de la Puebla, and novice Nek Romero, was a disappointment and a lesson for the future. The festival left several points to ponder for the future, especially regarding the performances of the bullfighters. The novilleros (novice bullfighters) Peñaranda and Navalón showed real promise, while others missed their opportunity. The event left many clues for the future of the venue. The question is whether the organizers will take note.