Morante de la Puebla revamps his bullfighting team

10/11/2026

Morante de la Puebla reshuffles his *cuadrilla*: Fernando del Toro will not continue in 2027

The conclusion of the bullfighting season brings with it the customary shifts within the teams of *matadores*. In this context, Morante de la Puebla is preparing changes to his *cuadrilla* (entourage) for the 2027 season, following the news that the Sevillian *banderillero* Fernando del Toro will no longer serve under the *matador* from La Puebla del Río.

Fernando del Toro, who accompanied Morante throughout the entire past season, thus brings an end to a professional chapter alongside one of the most prominent figures in contemporary bullfighting. The *banderillero* himself expressed his gratitude to the *matador* for the trust placed in him during this period.

Fernando del Toro concludes his tenure with Morante

The departure of Fernando del Toro is one of several adjustments to *cuadrillas* that are beginning to take shape ahead of the upcoming bullfighting season. The Sevillian *banderillero* experienced a particularly significant season as part of Morante de la Puebla’s team.

During this time, Del Toro furthered his professional career and solidified his standing among the *hombres de plata* (the *banderilleros*), supporting the *matador* during a campaign marked by his return to the bullring.

The professional career of Fernando del Toro

Born in Seville on November 1, 1983, and having lived in Villalba del Alcor (Huelva) since childhood, Fernando del Toro trained at the Seville School of Bullfighting.

Following his initial steps as a *novillero* (aspiring *matador*), he decided to focus his career on the ranks of the *banderilleros*, where he has worked alongside various *matadores*. These include Pepe Moral, Rafa Serna, Mariscal Ruiz, and the Mexican *matador* Arturo Gilio, prior to joining the *cuadrilla* of Morante de la Puebla. Morante prepares his team for the 2027 season

Following the departure of Fernando del Toro, Morante de la Puebla is in the process of assembling his team for the upcoming season. Changes to bullfighting entourages (*cuadrillas*) are common at the end of each season and are a standard part of how professionals prepare for new commitments.

Meanwhile, Fernando del Toro is currently determining his professional future and looking for a new lead bullfighter (*jefe de filas*) for the 2027 season.

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