[1] The battle was fought on December 9, 1859[4] when the Moroccan forces of Abbas bin Abd al-Rahman attacked the Spanish positions.

The general Juan Zavala de la Puente, commander of the 2th Spanish division, went to the aid of the Spanish positions and managed to repel the attackers.

[2] The Moroccan army fled in the direction of Castillejos, where a battle would also take place.

[5] His distinguished action earned him the title of marquis of Sierra Bullones.

[6] Also notable was the Barcelona-born soldier Enrique Bargés Pombo, who received the 1st class Laureate Cross of San Fernando.