The Almoravid leader, Yusuf ibn Tashfin, determined to recapture the city of Valencia.
Jimena dispatched Bishop Jironemo to the Castilian-Leonese king, Alfonso VI.
[1][2] In late April or early May, the Castilian made preparations to evacuate Valencia.
They carried cattle, weaponry, housegoods, spoils of war, and most importantly, El Cid's body.
Almoravids watched the smoke arise from the city and did not attempt to stop the retreating Castilians.