Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada banned after punching Huesca player in Segunda División derby
Consensus Summary
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was banned for 13 matches after punching Huesca’s Jorge Pulido in a fiery Segunda División derby on April 28, 2026. The incident, occurring in stoppage time, triggered a brawl involving both teams’ goalkeepers—Dani Jiménez (Huesca) and Dani Tasende (Zaragoza)—who were also sent off, receiving 4- and 2-match bans respectively. Huesca won 1-0, leaving Zaragoza second-bottom with 35 points, while the punishment effectively ends Andrada’s season. Both sources agree the altercation was sparked by Andrada’s loss of composure after an initial red card for a push, though ABC notes Jiménez retaliated with a flying punch. Andrada, on loan from Monterrey, apologized, calling the incident 'unbecoming of this sport,' while Huesca’s manager condemned the 'complete loss of control' amid relegation pressure.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Esteban Andrada (Real Zaragoza goalkeeper) punched Huesca player Jorge Pulido in the face during a Segunda División derby on 2026-04-28 (last Sunday).
- Andrada was initially sent off for a second yellow card (push) before punching Pulido, earning a 13-game ban (12 for the punch + 1 automatic for the red).
- Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jiménez and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende were also sent off in the brawl; Jiménez got a 4-match ban, Tasende a 2-match ban.
- Huesca won 1-0 (goal by Oscar Sielva), leaving Zaragoza (35 points) second-bottom and Huesca (36 points) 19th in the table.
- The match took place in Huesca, Spain, during stoppage time (8 minutes into added time).
- Andrada apologized after the incident, stating: 'I’m very, very sorry for what happened. It’s not a good image for the club, for the fans, and especially not for a professional like myself.'
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Huesca manager José Luis said: 'It's hard to explain; I think it's a complete loss of control. I can put myself in their shoes, given what was at stake and all. But it's unjustifiable.'
- The article describes Jiménez landing a 'flying punch' on Andrada’s head during the brawl.
- Huesca manager called the match 'a celebration of Aragonese football' despite its ugliness.
- Andrada is on loan from Mexican side Monterrey and is 35 years old.
- Zaragoza’s official statement called the scenes 'unbecoming of this sport and which should never have occurred.'
- The ban rules Andrada out for the rest of the season, dealing a 'blow to second-bottom Zaragoza’s hopes of avoiding relegation.'
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The Guardian states the match was on 2026-04-29 (headline timestamp), but both articles’ bodies confirm it occurred on 2026-04-28 (last Sunday).
- ABC describes Andrada as 'Argentine,' while the Guardian refers to him as a 'former Argentina international' (implying he no longer plays for the national team).
Source Articles
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Andrada gets 13-game ban after punching opponent
Argentinian punched Huesca’s Jorge Pulido in the face Incident came after he was sent off for shoving Pulido The Spanish football federation has banned Real Zaragoza’s goalkeeper Esteban Andrada for 13 matches after he punched a Huesca player in the face. The federation’s disciplinary committee said the former Argentina international and his club would also be fined, after Andrada was first sent off then “attacked” Huesca’s Jorge Pulido in the second-tier derby last Sunday. Continue reading...
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