Video: Zaragoza Keeper Sent Off After Punching Huesca Defender Sparks Mass Brawl

In a tense second-tier match in Spain on April 26, Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was sent off in the final minutes after shoving Huesca defender Jorge Pulido to the ground. He then chased Pulido and landed a powerful right-hand punch to the face, triggering a mass brawl involving players and staff from both sides. Later in the chaos, Huesca’s keeper Dani Jiménez also received a red card for striking Andrada during the melee. Andrada publicly apologised, calling his reaction “extreme” and saying it did not reflect his professional standards. He expressed regret to his club, its supporters, and Pulido and vowed to accept any disciplinary measures. Real Zaragoza released a statement condemning the incident and promising to review Andrada’s actions, stressing it went against the club’s values. The video of the altercation circulated widely online, drawing shock and debate over discipline and sportsmanship in football.

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