Battle of Golpejera

Battle of Golpejera
Part of the Reconquista

Alfonso VI taking the Oath of Santa Gadea
DateJanuary 1072
Location
On the Carrión River, 9 miles south of the city of Santa Maria de Carrion
Result Victory for Sancho II of Castile
Belligerents
Sancho II of Castile
Castile
Alfonso VI of León
León
Commanders and leaders
Sancho II of Castile
Alférez Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar
Alfonso VI of León
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown

The Battle of Golpejera also known as Golpejar, was an internecine battle among Christian kingdoms fought in early January 1072. King Sancho II of Castile (the Strong) defeated the forces of his brother Alfonso VI of León (the Brave) near Carrión de los Condes. It is notable as being one of the battles in which El Cid participated.