Eric Clapton cuts short his Madrid concert after being struck by an object thrown from the audience, according to multiple reports. The incident occurs during his appearance in the Spanish capital, where the musician is said to have been hit in the chest by what appears to be a vinyl record. After the hit, Clapton leaves the stage early and does not perform his usual encore. Several outlets describe the throw as coming from the crowd, though details on the exact circumstances and the identity of the person who threw the object are not provided in the reports summarized here. One outlet notes that the Madrid show is Clapton’s first appearance in the city in about 25 years, adding context to the significance of the performance. No sources in the provided materials offer information about whether Clapton requires medical treatment or how seriously he is injured.