Spanish bullfighter Morante de la Puebla injured in Seville

On April 20, 2026, the renowned Spanish bullfighter Morante de la Puebla was severely injured during a performance at the Maestranza arena in Seville. During a maneuver, the bull ignored the cape and gored the bullfighter in the hip region. Medical reports state he suffered a 10-centimeter wound to the rectum, involving damage to the sphincter muscles and perforation of the rectal wall. De la Puebla was transported from the arena on a stretcher and underwent complex emergency surgery. While the bullfighter described the pain as the worst of his career and expressed initial fear regarding blood loss, his condition is currently managed in the hospital. Medical professionals have characterized his condition as very serious, noting a high risk of infection due to the nature and location of the injury. The bullfighter has been moved out of the intensive care unit but remains under medical observation, currently fasting as part of his recovery process.