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In the fourth bullfight of the Málaga Fair 2024, matadors Rafaelillo, Manuel Escribano, and Javier Orozco each earned an ear, standing out with their performances against bulls from the Murteira Grave ranch. Rafaelillo and Escribano received ovations for their dedication, while Orozco shone in his work with a brave bull. The evening was marked by the quality and skill of the matadors

In the emotional bullfight of August 16, 2024, at La Malagueta, Enrique Ponce bid farewell to Málaga with a triumphant lap of the ring. Morante de la Puebla and Juan Ortega also stood out, with Ortega cutting an ear after a high-quality performance marked by pure artistry.

Emilio de Justo was the big winner of the Corrida Picassiana at the Feria de Málaga, cutting four ears in total. Cayetano suffered a broken arm after taking a blow on his way in to kill, while Pablo Aguado showed his elegance with some outstanding muletazos. The bullfight was held in a Plaza de La Malagueta decorated with works inspired by Picasso and enlivened by the Malaga Provincial Symphony Orchestra.

At the novillada on August 14th in Málaga, Simón Andreu stood out by earning two ears, with a remarkable performance against the fourth and sixth bulls of the afternoon. Alejandro Chicharro was injured in his first bout and was replaced by Alejandro Cano, who had a modest performance without securing any trophies. The Condessa de Sobral ranch provided a varied set of bulls.