Anticipation was high in the stands of the Maestranza when David Galván stepped into the ring. The matador had already made a strong impression the previous year, and the public remembered his style. His performance confirmed that this memory was well-founded, solidifying his connection with the Sevillian fans.
The afternoon began with brilliant cape work, where Galván executed the best verónicas of the Santiago Domecq bullfight. Both in his initial turn and in a 'quite' to the first bull, the public perceived the seriousness and commitment of his bullfighting, igniting enthusiasm in the arena.
With the muleta, facing his first bull, the bullfighter built a methodical and tempered performance that progressed steadily. The climax came with his left hand, where his natural passes were long and unhurried, displaying a personal hallmark that those familiar with Galván recognize. The Maestranza fully embraced these moments of connection.
“"I felt the understanding of the Seville public for my concept, for my unique and personal way of expressing my bullfighting."
The 'trincherillas' finish and a masterfully executed sword thrust, following the classical canons learned from maestro Rafael Ortega, sealed a performance that was awarded a unanimous and well-deserved ear. In his second bull, the fifth of the afternoon and with fewer options, Galván maintained his dedication, finishing with another full sword thrust that earned him public recognition.
Hours after his triumph, Galván expressed his satisfaction at having been able to express himself in the ring, highlighting the natural passes as the moment when the Maestranza fully engaged with him. He acknowledged the pressure, but also the enjoyment of being in such a significant place. At the end of the evening, an anonymous fan offered him words the bullfighter will not easily forget: “Bullfighter, congratulations, you are a bullfighter of Madrid and Seville,” a comment Galván described as “major words” and “giving voice to the Maestranza.”
This success is not an isolated event but the consolidation of a solid relationship between Galván and the Sevillian fans. For the bullfighter, this triumph represents a “very beautiful consolidation with an arena that, for bullfighters, is significant, both internally and in the course of the season.”
