Zaragoza goalkeeper faces backlash after violent derby incident
Real Zaragoza’s goalkeeper Esteban Andrada is under fire after a chaotic ending to a heated Segunda División derby against SD Huesca. In a tense relegation battle, Andrada was sent off but returned to the pitch to punch Huesca captain Jorge Pulido. The incident sparked a mass confrontation and led to multiple red cards. Both clubs have condemned the behaviour, and Andrada has issued a public apology.
Match highlights
- Esteban Andrada was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card for pushing a Huesca player.
- After being sent off, Andrada ran back onto the field and punched Jorge Pulido in the face, escalating tensions.
- The altercation resulted in further red cards for Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jiménez and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende.
- Both clubs released statements denouncing the incident and promised disciplinary action.
- Andrada publicly apologized, admitting he lost control and accepted responsibility for his actions.
