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Mario Vilau withdraws from Madrid Circuit semifinals; Jesús Moreno named as replacement

Mario Vilau has given up his 2026 Circuito de Madrid semifinal place due to a scheduling conflict, and the organization has invoked the competition rule to replace him with Jesús Moreno.

Mar 30th 2026 · Spain

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  • Mario Vilau renounced his direct spot in the Circuito de Madrid 2026 semifinals because of a professional commitment on June 21.
  • Vilau had secured semifinal qualification by cutting an ear at El Álamo and by winning the 2025 Valencian Circuit and the 2025 Liga Nacional final.
  • The tournament regulation requires that a vacated semifinal berth be filled by the next eligible competitor from the qualifying phase.
  • Organizers applied the rule and appointed Jesús Moreno to take Vilau's place in the semifinal lineup.