A leading bullfighter, Roca Rey, was left in critical condition after a brutal goring incident in Seville’s Real Maestranza arena. The 29-year-old matador was struck almost instantly, with the bull’s horn piercing his right thigh. The force of the attack lifted him repeatedly into the air before the animal trampled him. Assistants, known as cuadrillas, quickly intervened, distracting the bull and allowing Rey to escape. He was carried from the ring with a severe 35-centimeter wound that extended in two directions along his leg. Despite serious muscle damage, doctors confirmed that no major blood vessels were affected.

This घटना comes shortly after another high-profile bullfighting injury involving Morante de la Puebla, one of Spain’s most celebrated matadors. During a performance, he was caught off guard when a bull charged and gored him from behind, causing a deep wound that perforated his rectum. Speaking from his hospital bed, he described the experience as the most painful injury of his career, recalling both intense physical pain and fear.

Medical reports confirmed significant internal damage, though bleeding was limited. Both incidents highlight the ongoing dangers of bullfighting, even for the sport’s most experienced performers.