Peruvian bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey suffers serious gore in the thigh during bullfight in Seville

A Peruvian bullfighter suffered a serious injury during a bullfight this Thursday afternoon on Sevilha, on Espanha. Andrés Roca Rey was hit by a bull’s horn as he approached for the finishing blow. The incident occurred on Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, during the programming of Feria de Abril.

The animal, identified as Soleares, weighed around 526 kilograms and reacted unexpectedly. Imagens of the moment show the bullfighter being lifted off the ground before falling. Equipes doctors acted quickly in the arena.

Lesão hits the right thigh with two different paths

The medical report indicated a total perforation of 35 centimeters in the right thigh region. The wound had a downward path of approximately 20 centimeters and an upward path of 15 centimeters.

Médicos reported extensive muscle injuries. The condition compromised vascular-nervous structures, but without rupture of main blood vessels. The bullfighter received initial care in the bullring’s infirmary. Depois was transferred to a city hospital.

• The goring caused rupture of important thigh muscles
• Houve involvement of the femoral neurovascular bundle
• The risk of complications increased by the depth of the wound
• Cirurgia was performed to control bleeding and stabilize

Incidente marks second serious incident in the same arena in just a few days

Roca Rey’s case comes days after another renowned bullfighter suffered a serious injury in the same location. The sequence of incidents drew attention to the risks inherent to the activity.

Espectadores recorded the moment of the horn. The public present reacted with immediate commotion. Support Profissionais entered the arena to assist with the rescue.

Bull Detalhes and Presentation Stage

The bull Soleares belonged to the batch of Victoriano del Río and Cortés. The animal showed demand throughout the afternoon. The incident occurred in the final phase of the fight, when the bullfighter was looking for the decisive touch.

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Roca Rey is one of the main figures in contemporary bullfighting. Nascido in Lima, in Peru, he accumulates performances in important venues of Europa. The 2026 season had him as a highlight in Feira of Abril of Sevilha.

Cirurgia and current monitoring of the clinical picture

Profissionais performed procedures to repair the affected tissues. The bullfighter remains hospitalized under strict observation. The condition remains classified as very serious.

Recovery will depend on the evolution of internal injuries. Não is expected to be discharged or returned to the arenas at the moment. Equipes doctors continue constant monitoring.

Contexto from Feria from Abril and events calendar

The Feira of Abril brings together big names in bullfighting in Sevilha every year. The 2026 edition has already recorded remarkable moments before this Thursday’s incident. Outros bullfighters completed their performances the same afternoon.

The event attracts audiences from around the world. The tradition also draws attention to issues of safety and regulation of racing. Autoridades follows developments in the case.