The day's dominant editorial narrative was the rapid escalation of the Schengen dispute with Italy. Morning headlines focused on the government's ultimatum to Rome, threatening 'proportional measures' if controls on Spanish travelers were not lifted by Monday. By early afternoon, Italian Prime Minister Meloni's rejection of the ultimatum and extension of checks until August 15 became the lead story across outlets. In the evening, editors pivoted to Spain's immediate retaliation: the reinstatement of border controls on travelers from Italy, effectively suspending Schengen between the two countries. This tit-for-tat dominated coverage from El Mundo to eldiario.es. The Ceuta crisis remained a secondary but persistent thread, with reports on 1,342 registered minors, sexual assault investigations, and political clashes over parliamentary appearances. The King's potential visit to Ceuta was sidelined as the government stated it would occur only 'when appropriate' and with coordination.