The Plus Ultra scandal dominated editorial priorities, eclipsing the fading World Cup celebrations. Julio Martínez, described as Zapatero's 'testaferro' and 'correveidile', testified before the judge, confirming the former PM's mediation in the airline's rescue but claiming ignorance of his government contacts. Multiple outlets framed this as a collapse of Zapatero's 'lawfare' defense, with El Confidencial noting implications for Moncloa. The PSOE publicly maintained confidence in Zapatero. Other stories included the government's approval of an anti-tobacco law banning smoking for minors and in outdoor spaces, a wildfire in Guadalajara burning 29,000 hectares, and Puigdemont's EU complaint over amnesty non-compliance. However, the Zapatero testimony remained the top story across the political spectrum throughout the day.