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Cristian Pérez seriously gored at Las Ventas during Palm Sunday bullfight
Cristian Pérez suffered a severe goring and multiple contusions at Las Ventas, was operated on at the plaza and taken to Hospital Fraternidad Muprespa with a grave prognosis, while awaiting further tests for possible spinal injury.
Mar 30th 2026 · Spain
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- The incident happened in the sixth bull of Dolores Aguirre at Madrid’s Las Ventas on Palm Sunday.
- Pérez suffered multiple contusions and a 20 centimeter goring to the inner right thigh that damaged the tibial artery and posterior muscles.
- He was operated on under general anesthesia in the plaza infirmary and then transferred to Hospital Fraternidad Muprespa with a grave prognosis.
- Further tests are pending to rule out spinal injuries after a severe fall during the goring.
- Pérez said he risked his life to prove his evolution as a bullfighter and remains in pain but resolute.