King Felipe VI Attended Corrida de la Prensa at Feria de San Isidro in Madrid. The Corrida de la Prensa at Las Ventas brought together King Felipe VI and leading toreros. Diego Urdiales, Roca Rey and Bruno Aloi performed in the arena. Bruno Aloi’s alternativa drew particular attention.
The Corrida de la Prensa became one of the key events of the Feria de San Isidro in Madrid. King Felipe VI was present at the Las Ventas arena this Thursday, May 28, giving the event special significance. He was accompanied by María Rey, president of the Madrid Press Association. That evening, the audience’s attention was focused on performances by Diego Urdiales, Roca Rey, and Bruno Aloi, who reaffirmed his alternativa.
Diego Urdiales opened the program, entering the ring for the second time at this Feria. His career began with his alternativa in Dax (France) in 1999, and he confirmed his status in Madrid in 2001. In 2018, Urdiales had already achieved success in this same arena, leaving through the Puerta Grande after winning three ears of Fuente Ymbro.
Next came Roca Rey, one of the most prominent toreros in recent years. He received his alternativa in Nîmes (France) in 2015, and just a year later confirmed it in Madrid, where he opened the Puerta Grande twice. His achievements and style draw attention from not only the Spanish audience, but also international media. In the context of major events in Madrid, it is worth recalling how the city supports its heroes, such as in sports — Rayo Vallecano recently received strong support on their way to the Conference League final.
Bruno Aloi closed the evening, confirming his alternativa precisely in Madrid. His path began in Aguascalientes (Mexico), where he received his alternativa in November with Roca Rey and Luis David present. This time, Aloi was once again at the center of attention, and his successes in the nighttime novilladas “Cénate Las Ventas” in 2025 have only strengthened his position among young toreros.
The Corrida de la Prensa traditionally brings together not only professionals but also government officials, the press, and representatives of the cultural elite. The Feria de San Isidro is considered one of the most significant events for Madrid's Las Ventas arena and for Spanish bullfighting as a whole. In 2026, interest in traditional bullfights remains high despite ongoing debates about the future of this aspect of Spanish culture. For many residents of the capital and visitors to the city, such events are not only a spectacle but also part of a historical heritage that unites different generations.
