Diego Bastos cuts an ear in the opening bullfight of the Santiago Fair in Santander.

Santander's Cuatro Caminos bullring enjoyed a great atmosphere this Saturday at the bullfight that opened the fair, with two-thirds of the venue filled. The number of young bullfighters in attendance was notable. This is a testament to the fair's future and the company's solid work, consolidating Santander as a benchmark in the promotion and relationship between bullfighting and youth. The big winners were the novilleros Bruno Aloi and Diego Bastos , who each earned one ear, according to the Mundotoro report.

Seville's Diego Bastos began the afternoon by going all out and heading to the gate of the pigpen to greet the first bull with a portagayola . The bull from El Parralejo was ambitious in his charge, always showing more commitment on the left horn. A noteworthy bravery against which Diego Bastos delivered a well-toned performance, standing out with his natural style. He finished the performance with manoletinas and a superb sword thrust , which was key in the awarding of the first ear of the fair.

In his second appearance, Bastos again went to the gate of the pens to receive the fourth bull, a well-built bull from El Parralejo that showed great class at the start and in the Sevillian's chicuelina pass, but lacked the stamina to hold out during the muleta performance offered to the young stands. Bastos began in the center with a natural pass, his muleta tucked in, and the performance was always carried out with attitude, with notable moments on the right horn. The bull charged better in the third of the ring, although the performance took place in the center . He finished the performance on his knees and made a lap of the ring after being unsuccessful with the steel. He returned to the ring after a warning.

The other ear went to Bruno Aloi from the afternoon's fifth bull. A bull that dropped several notches in presentation due to its lack of body and flesh. It had nobility, but also lacked the breed and character to charge, which was severely weakened during the muleta work. Bruno Aloi once again did everything, his attitude clearly distancing himself from the bull. Between the horns, the Mexican showed a sheer courage . He went for the kill with a real fling, including a somersault. A moment that prompted the public to demand a triumph, which was granted by the box.