Spanish matador Samuel Navalón demonstrated his tactical capacity during the second bullfight of the Toros y Salsa Fair on September 12, 2026, at the Plaza de Toros in Dax, France, according to reporting from Mundotoro. Facing a challenging livestock draw from breeder Robert Margé, Navalón stood out for his poise and technical command throughout an afternoon that drew a three-quarters full house.
Samuel Navalón Navigates Difficult Stock in Dax
According to Mundotoro, Navalón structured a powerful and measured faena, balancing dominance with restraint to prevent the Margé bull from protesting. Despite a sword that made contact initially, Navalón executed notable natural and pecho passes. Later in the program, facing the sixth bull, Navalón attempted to anchor the animal in the center of the ring after starting on his knees, ultimately extracting long natural passes despite the bull’s tendency to flee when pressured.
Clemente and Román Complete the Toros y Salsa Bill
Fellow matador Clemente justified his inclusion on the bill with two long-form faenas against the second and fifth bulls of the afternoon, as reported by Mundotoro. The second bull showed fixity and nobility despite lingering difficulty on the lower-register muleta sequences, earning a round of applause at the drag. Later, Clemente tackled the fifth bull—noted as the most classed animal of the day—constructing a sustained opening sequence before the bull’s strength faded. Meanwhile, Román experienced mixed fortunes with his first and fourth draws, failing to cement continuity after a promising opening series with his initial opponent and encountering a lack of synchronization with his second.
Bulls of Robert Margé Impress in the Horse Tercios
The livestock package supplied by Robert Margé earned positive marks for its performance during the picador tercios, displaying varied behavior and solid physical conformation throughout the event. According to the on-the-ground records, the six-bull run provided viable options for the matadors despite individual limitations in strength and class. The event marked a notable fixture on the French taurine calendar, bringing together figures of the 2026 season for an afternoon that tested both veteran management and emerging capability.
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