Zaragoza goalkeeper banned for 13 matches after on-pitch brawl
Esteban Andrada, the goalkeeper for Real Zaragoza, has been banned for 13 matches following a violent incident during a match against Huesca. The Spanish football federation imposed the ban after Andrada punched Huesca’s Jorge Pulido in the face, leading to a major brawl. Both Andrada and his club were fined, and the incident has significantly impacted Zaragoza’s season. Andrada has publicly apologized for his actions, acknowledging the negative impact on his club and fans.
Match highlights
- Esteban Andrada received a 12-match ban for punching Jorge Pulido and an additional one-match ban for his red card.
- The incident occurred during a second-tier derby between Zaragoza and Huesca, resulting in a stoppage-time brawl.
- Andrada was sent off after shoving Pulido and then escalating the situation by running to hit him.
- Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jimenez was banned for four matches, and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende received a two-match ban for their roles in the aftermath.
- Zaragoza described the events as “scenes unbecoming of this sport and which should never have occurred.”
