Rafael Gómez Ortega, (1882 – 1960) also known as El Gallo ("the rooster") was an early twentieth century bullfighter.

He is today remembered for several of his unique fighting techniques such as the espantada - or "sudden flight", which simply consisted of him fleeing when the bull entered the ring.

His fights were considered amusing to audiences, and he was brought out of retirement seven times because of this "sportsmanship".

[4] Commentators find that his intermittent fear of the bulls was characteristic of his style, noting that he was often brave when it suited him, and gave in to panic when it did not.

He was briefly married to Pastora Imperio, a famous flamenco dancer.